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The Heart God Guides
Commentators agree that the promise of divine guidance is for the one who "feareth the Lord." They explain this is not a fear of punishment, but a reverent, humble, and teachable attitude. This godly fear is described as a gift of grace that positions a person to receive instruction from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 25:12
18th Century
Theologian
What man is he - Who is he. The statement in this verse is intended to include every man, or to be universal. Wherever one is found…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 25:12
19th Century
Bishop
What man is he ...? — For the emphatic question compare Psalm 34:12.
The way that he shall choose. — Rather, the way t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 25:12
19th Century
Preacher
True reverence for God, a holy fear of him, is a quality that God delights to see; and wherever he finds it, he gives further instruction.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 25:12
16th Century
Theologian
Who is the man. By again recalling to his mind the character in which God manifests himself towards his servants, he derives new strength …
John Gill
On Psalms 25:12
17th Century
Pastor
What man [is] he that feareth the Lord ?
That is, how happy a man is he! and one that fears the Lord is one that has…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 25:8–14
17th Century
Minister
We are all sinners, and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the char…