Psalms 32 · Verse 8

Psalms 32:8

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Psalms 32:8, King James Version

Psalms 32:8 in other translations

BSBI will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
WEBI will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
ASVI will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
YLTI cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.
DARBYI will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
BBEI will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
WebsterI will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with my eye.

What does Psalms 32:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. Whether, as most likely, the language of David (compare Psa 51:13), or that of God, this is a promise of divine guidance. I will ... mine eye--or, My eye shall be on thee, watching and directing thy way.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 I will instruct thee - These are probably the Lord's words to David. Seeing thou art now sensible of the mercy thou hast received from me, and art purposing to live to my glory, I will give thee all the assistance requisite. I will become thy Instructor, "and will teach thee," in all occurrences, "the way thou shouldst go." I will keep mine eyes upon thee, and thou shalt keep thine upon me: as I go, thou must follow me; and I will continually watch for thy good.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 32:8-11
God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 32:8 in the original Hebrew

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אַשְׂכִּֽילְךָ֨\׀'as.ki.le.KhaI will instruct youH7919
וְֽאוֹרְךָ֗ve.'or.Khaand I will teach youH3384
בְּדֶֽרֶךְ\־be.de.rekh-<in> [the] wayH1870
ז֥וּzuwhichH2098
תֵלֵ֑ךְte.Lekhyou will goH1980
אִֽיעֲצָ֖ה'i.'a.TzahI will counsel [you]H3289
עָלֶ֣יךָ'a.Lei.kha[will be] on youH5921
עֵינִֽי\׃'ei.Nieye myH5869

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 32:8

  • Proverbs 3:5-6

    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  • Psalms 33:18

    Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

  • Psalms 25:8-10

    Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

  • Matthew 11:29

    Take 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 8:10-11

    Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

  • Isaiah 49:10

    They 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 3:1

    My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

  • Psalms 34:11

    Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

  • Proverbs 4:1-13

    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
instruct.
34:11; Pr 3:1; 4:1-13; 8:10,11; Mt 11:29
I will guide, etc. Heb. I will counsel thee, mine eye shallbe upon thee.
25:9,10; 33:18; Pr 3:5,6; Isa 49:10

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Context

  • Psalms 32:7

    Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

  • Psalms 32:8

    I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

  • Psalms 32:9

    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.

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Psalms 32:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Te haré entender, y te enseñaré el camino en que debes andar: sobre ti fijaré mis ojos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je t’instruirai, et je t’enseignerai le chemin où tu dois marcher; je te conseillerai, ayant mon œil sur toi.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich will dich unterweisen und dich lehren den Weg, den du wandeln sollst; mein Auge auf dich richtend, will ich dir raten.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Timeat Dominum omnis terra; ab eo autem commoveantur omnes inhabitantes orbem.