8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
8 Let me give you some good advice; I'm looking you in the eye and giving it to you straight:
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
8 The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
18 But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,
18 Watch this: God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love.
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,
18 But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.
(Read Psalm 33:12-22)
All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy. In difficulties they shall be helped; in dangers they shall not receive any real damage. Those that fear God and his wrath, must hope in God and his mercy; for there is no flying from him, but by flying to him. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us; let us always have the comfort and benefit, not according to our merits, but according to the promise which thou hast in thy word given to us, and according to the faith thou hast by thy Spirit and grace wrought in us.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 32:8
Commentary on Psalm 32:8-11
(Read Psalm 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.