Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 25:14

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 25:14

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 25:14

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant." — Psalms 25:14 (ASV)

Secret. —Rather, intimate fellowship (so Symmachus). The Hebrew word primarily means couch, and then the confidential talk of those sitting on it. In Jeremiah 6:11; Jeremiah 15:17, the word is rendered “assembly.” The English word board offers a direct analogy. The word divan seems to have had a history exactly the reverse. (Compare to Psalms 55:14, sweet counsel.)

And he will shew them his covenant. —Literally, and his covenant to make them know. This is closely parallel with the preceding clause. The communion enjoyed by the pious is the highest covenant privilege.