Psalms 73:24

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 73:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
Psalms 73:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 73

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, etc.] Which is wise and prudent, wholesome, suitable, and seasonable, hearty, sincere, and faithful, and which is freely given, and when taken, infallibly succeeds: or “according to thy counsel” f1037; the determinate counsels, purposes, and will of God, which were of old faithfulness and truth; who does all things after the counsel of his own will in providence and grace: or “by thy counsel” f1038; by the Scriptures of truth, the revealed word, which contains the will of God, and directions for a holy walk and conversation; by the Gospel and truths of it, called the whole counsel of God, (<442027>Acts 20:27), and by his Holy Spirit, which is a spirit of…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel - With thy advice; with thy teaching. This implies two things: (a) his belief that God “would” do this, notwithstanding his folly; and (b) his purpose that God “should” be his guide now. He would no longer murmur or complain, but would entrust all to God, and allow himself to be led as God should be pleased to direct him. And afterward receive me to glory - After thou hast led me along the path of the present life in the way in which thou wouldst have me to go, thou wilt then receive me to thyself in heaven - to a world where all shall be clear; where I shall never have any doubts in regard to thy being, to the justice of thy dispensations, or to the…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“73:24 The Lord leads the godly through their troubles and changes their misery into splendor.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thou: Psa 16:7, Psa 25:9, Psa 32:8, Psa 48:14, Psa 143:8-10; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6, Pro 8:20; Isa 30:21, Isa 48:17; Isa 58:8, Isa 58:11; Luk 11:13; Joh 16:13; Jam 1:5 receive: Psa 49:15, Psa 84:11; Luk 23:46; Joh 14:3, Joh 17:5, Joh 17:24; Act 7:59; Co2 5:1; Pe1 1:4, Pe1 1:5 Psalms 73:25”
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