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Psalms 25:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 25:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.
Psalms 25:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
10All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11For thy name`s sake, O Jehovah, Pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
12What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.
13His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.
14The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.
15Mine eyes are ever toward Jehovah; For he will pluck my feet out of the net.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“What he asks for himself is the common lot of all the pious.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Chuse - Which God appointeth. Psalms 25:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“25:12-15 Those who fear the Lord will receive further instruction and experience God’s presence (25:14) and blessing (25:13).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What: Psa 111:10; Pro 1:7, Pro 2:5, Pro 15:33, Pro 16:6; Ecc 12:13; Isa 50:10; Act 10:2, Act 10:22; Act 13:26 him: Psa 32:8, Psa 37:23; Isa 35:8; Joh 3:20, Joh 3:21, Joh 7:17, Joh 8:31, Joh 8:32; Act 11:14; Th2 2:10-12; Jo1 2:27 Psalms 25:13”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“The question: quisnam est vir, which resembles Psa 34:13; Psa 107:43; Isa 50:10, is only propounded in order to draw attention to the person who bears the character described, and then to state what such an one has to expect. In prose we should have a relative antecedent clause instead, viz., qui (quisquis) talis est qui Dominum vereatur. (Note: The verb ver-eri, which signifies "to guard one's self, defend one's self from anything" according to its radical notion, has nothing to do with ירא (ורא).) The attributive יבהר, (viam) quam eligat (cf. Isa 48:17), might also be referred to God: in which He takes delight (lxx); but parallels like Psa 119:30, Psa 119:173, favour the rendering: which…”
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