Psalm 25:4

4 Lord, show me your ways. Teach me how to follow you.

Psalm 25:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 25:4

Show me thy ways, O Lord
Either those which the Lord himself took and walked in; as those of creation and providence, in which he has displayed his power, wisdom, and goodness; and which are desirable to be known by his people, and require divine instruction and direction; and particularly his ways of grace, mercy, and truth, and the methods he has taken for the salvation of his people, both in eternity and in time; or those ways which he orders and directs his people to walk in; namely, the paths of duty, the ways of his worship and ordinances; a greater knowledge of which good men desire to have, as well as more grace to enable them to walk more closely and constantly in them;

teach me thy paths;
a petition the same with the other, in different words.

Psalm 25:4 In-Context

2 My God, I trust in you. Don't let me be put to shame. Don't let my enemies win the battle over me.

3 Those who put their hope in you will never be put to shame. But those who can't be trusted will be put to shame. They have no excuse.

4 Lord, show me your ways. Teach me how to follow you.

5 Guide me in your truth. Teach me. You are God my Savior. I put my hope in you all day long.

6 Lord, remember your great mercy and love. You have shown them to your people for a long time.