Psalms 25:9

9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

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Psalms 25:9 in Other Translations

KJV

9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

ESV

9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

NLT

9 He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

MSG

9 He gives the rejects his hand, And leads them step-by-step.

CSB

9 He leads the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

Psalms 25:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 25:9

The meek will he guide in judgment
Or "the miserable" ^F26 and afflicted; such as see themselves to be wretched and miserable, lost and undone; and cry out, What shall we do to be saved? and who are meek and lowly, are humbled under a sense of their sins, are poor in spirit, and of broken and contrite hearts; these the Lord will guide by his Spirit into the truth, as it is in Jesus; even the great truth of salvation by him; and in the way of his judgments, statutes, and ordinances; and will give them a true judgment and a right discerning of things that differ; and he will lead them on in judgment, or gently; see ( Jeremiah 10:24 ) ; into every truth of the Gospel by degrees, and as they are able to bear them;

and the meek will he teach his way;
of justifying sinners by the righteousness of his son; for such who are humble and confess their sins and unworthiness, and throw themselves on the mercy of God in Christ, are declaratively justified by the Lord, when the proud boasting Pharisee is an abomination to him.

FOOTNOTES:

F26 (Mywne) "miseros", Gejerus, Michaelis.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Psalms 25:9 In-Context

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.

11 For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

Cross References 2

1. S Psalms 23:3
2. ver 4; Psalms 27:11