8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.

Other Translations of Psalm 25:8

King James Version

8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

English Standard Version

8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

The Message

8 God is fair and just; He corrects the misdirected, Sends them in the right direction.

New King James Version

8 Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.

New Living Translation

8 The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 25:8

Commentary on Psalm 25:8-14

(Read Psalm 25:8-14)

We are all sinners; and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the character of him that makes it; we therefore depend upon God's promises. All the paths of the Lord, that is, all his promises and all his providences, are mercy and truth. In all God's dealings his people may see his mercy displayed, and his word fulfilled, whatever afflictions they are now exercised with. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth; and so it will appear when they come to their journey's end. Those that are humble, that distrust themselves, and desire to be taught and to follow Divine guidance, these he will guide in judgment, that is, by the rule of the written word, to find rest for their souls in the Saviour. Even when the body is sick, and in pain, the soul may be at ease in God.

7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.

Other Translations of Psalm 89:7

King James Version

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

English Standard Version

7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?

The Message

7 The holy angels are in awe before him; he looms immense and august over everyone around him.

New King James Version

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.

New Living Translation

7 The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:7

Commentary on Psalm 89:5-14

(Read Psalm 89:5-14)

The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church, while all who trust in God's mercy will rejoice in his name; for mercy and truth direct all he does. His counsels from eternity, and their consequences to eternity, are all justice and judgment.