KJV King James Version
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
WEB World English Bible
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
ASV American Standard Version
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.
Surrounding context — Psalm 32
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
7 Thou [art] my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, [or] as the mule, [which] have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows [shall be] to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.
Topics connected to this verse
Original-language word links
These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
Cross-references
Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Psalm 33:18Behold, the eye of the LORD [is] upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;Psalm 25:8-10Good and upright [is] the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.Proverbs 8:10-11Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.Isaiah 49:10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:Psalm 34:11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.Proverbs 4:1-13Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION
Compare classic commentaries on Psalm 32:8
Put Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, Calvin, Wesley, Barnes, Jamieson–Fausset–Brown, Aquinas’ Catena and other public-domain sources beside the passage.
Compare commentaries →