Psalms 25:8

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

Psalms 25:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
ESV
8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
NLT
8 The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
MSG
8 God is fair and just; He corrects the misdirected, Sends them in the right direction.
CSB
8 The Lord is good and upright; therefore He shows sinners the way.

Psalms 25:8 In-Context

6 Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, LORD, are good.
8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
10 All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 92:15; Isaiah 26:7
  • 2. Psalms 32:8; Isaiah 28:26
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