Psalms 32:8

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“I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.”

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Psalm 32:8 is God’s promise to instruct, teach, and lovingly guide His people — watching over them with a personal, attentive care as they walk the way they should go.

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BSBPD

“I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 32:8 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 24:48Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.
  2. Numbers 9:22Whether the cloud lingered for two days, a month, or longer, the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle; but when it was lifted, they would set out.
  3. 2 Samuel 22:33God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear.
  4. 1 Kings 8:36then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk. May You send rain on the land that You gave Your people as an inheritance.
  5. Psalms 25:8Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
  6. Psalms 25:12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
  7. Psalms 33:18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
  8. Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
  9. Psalms 143:8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
  10. Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
  11. Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
  12. Proverbs 4:1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
  13. Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
  14. Isaiah 48:17Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
  15. Isaiah 49:10They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
  16. Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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