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Psalms 25:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 25:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.
Psalms 25:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.
2O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.
3Yea, none that wait for thee shall be put to shame: They shall be put to shame that deal treacherously without cause.
4Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.
5Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.
6Remember, O Jehovah, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindness; For they have been ever of old.
7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: According to thy lovingkindness remember thou me, For thy goodness` sake, O Jehovah.
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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
“On the ground of former favor, he invokes divine guidance, according to God's gracious ways of dealing and faithfulness.”
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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
“Teach - Teach me my duty, and cause me to keep close to it, notwithstanding all temptations. Psalms 25:8”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“25:4-7 In this prayer for guidance, compassion, and forgiveness, the psalmist turns to the Lord for instruction in wisdom. He confesses his past failures and acknowledges that his hope lies with his merciful Savior. 25:4-6 The right path, the path of wisdom (see 5:8), means being open to instruction that leads to life (27:11; 43:3; 73:24; 119:12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 5:1, Psa 5:8, Psa 27:11, Psa 86:11, Psa 119:27, Psa 143:8; Exo 33:13; Pro 8:20; Isa 2:3; Jer 6:16 Psalms 25:5”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Recognising the infamy of such black ingratitude, he prays for instruction as to the ways which he must take according to the precepts of God ( Psa 18:22). The will of God, it is true, lies before us in God's written word, but the expounder required for the right understanding of that word is God Himself. He prays Him for knowledge; but in order to make what he knows a perfect and living reality, he still further needs the grace of God, viz., both His enlightening and also His guiding grace. Psalms 25:5”
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