Psalms 25:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. ”

Psalms 25:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The secret of the Lord - On the word here rendered “secret,” see the notes at Job 15:8 . It properly means a couch or cushion; and then, a divan or circle of friends sitting together; then, deli...
Psalms 25:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The (m) secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. (m) His counsel contained in his word, by which he declares that he is the protector of the faithful.
Psalms 25:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXV. An acrostic poem composed of religious maxims and prayers which have little or no connexion with each other. The text is imperfect, for in Psalms 25:18 f. the letter Q is omitted and R is re...
Psalms 25:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

secret . secret counsel. shew them . cause them to know.
Psalms 25:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14. The counsel of Jehovah. The Psalmist here confirms what he had just said in a preceding verse, namely, that God will faithfully discharge the office of a teacher and master to all the go...
Psalms 25:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. The secret of the Lord is with them - טוד sod, the secret assembly of the Lord is with them that fear him; man...
Psalms 25:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. The secret of the Lord. "The secret;" the Hebrew (sod) is often used of a privy council met for delibera...
Psalms 25:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is the second of the 'acrostic' or 'alphabetic' Pss. (cp. 9, 10). As it now stands there are a few irregularities in the arrangement, some of which appear again in Psalms 34 . The closing v. su...
Psalms 25:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Secret. — Rather, familiar intercourse (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 wo...
Psalms 25:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 25:1-22 THE recurrence of the phrase "lift up the soul" may have determined the place of this psalm next to Psalms 24:1-10 . It is acrostic, but with irregularities. As the text now stands...
Psalms 25:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Prayer for Pardon and Protection Psalms 25:1-22 This is an acrostic or alphabetical psalm. The verses begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, to aid the memory. So also in...
Psalms 25:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The sob of a great sorrow sounds throughout this psalm. The circumstances of its writing were those of desolation, affliction, distress, travail, as the latter part especially shows. Yet the main con...
Psalms 25:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I do not interrupt the reading through the whole of these verses; their plain and obvious meaning they carry along with them. They bear a decided testimony to divine faithfulness, and man's necessiti...
Psalms 25:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 24 Proper Psalm for Ascension Day ( Evening ). Psalms 24-26 = Day 5 ( Morning ).
Psalms 25:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The secret of the Lord [is] with them that fear him ,.... The secret of his purposes with them; as his purpose according to election; his resolution to redeem his chosen ones by his Son; his design...
Psalms 25:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Ver. 14. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him ] It is neither learning nor labour that can giv...
Psalms 25:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The secret of the Lord Hebrew, סוד, sod , his fixed counsel , or design, is with them that fear him To direct and guide them in the right way; to show them their duty in all conditions, and the...
Psalms 25:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Divine Goodness and Mercy. 8 Good and upright is the L ORD : therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek...
Psalms 25:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The secret of the Lord; either, 1. His word and counsel, to direct and guide them in the right way, which he oft mentions here as a singular blessing, Psalms 25:8,9,12 , to show them their dut...
Psalms 25:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The One Who Fears YHWH Will Receive His Instruction, Will Enjoy Security And Prosperity, Will Be Aware That He Is One Of His Covenant People, And Will Be Kept From Falling ( Psalms 25:12-15 ). We...
Psalms 25:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “David is pictured in this psalm as in a faithful miniature. His holy trust, his many conflicts, his great transgression, his bitter repentance, and his deep distresses are all here; so...
Psalms 25:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 25:14 I. The secret of the Lord must be a secret of knowledge. II. The secret of the Lord must be a secret of safety. III. The secret of the Lord is a secret of strength. IV. God's secre...
Psalms 25:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 25:1 . Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. It is down; and I would fain lift it up; yet I am powerless to do so if I am left to myself. When the soul cleaves to the earth, who but God...
Psalms 25:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 25:1 . To thee, oh Lord, do I lift up my soul anew, now in this time of war and danger. Psalms 25:5 . On thee do I wait all the day. David speaks of his blessing the Lord seven times a...
Psalms 25:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him. The secret of the Lord Then the Lord has a secret. Why does He not tell it to every man? Why do we not tell our secrets to every man? Every ma...
Psalms 25:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is the second of the "alphabetic psalms." It is not so irregular as Psalms 9:1-19 ; but still is defective in some respects, the letters beth and vav being omitted in thei...
Psalms 25:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Prayer for Merciful Protection and Guidance. A psalm of David.
Psalms 25:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 2:14 ; Colossians 3:3 ; Deuteronomy 4:13 ; Ephesians 1:18 ; Ephesians 1:9 ; Genesis 17:13 ; Genesis 18:17-19 ; Jeremiah 13:18 ; Jeremiah 31:31-34 ; John 14:17 ; John 14:21-23...
Psalms 25:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The secret — His love and favour, which is called his secret, Job 29:4 ; Proverbs 3:32 , because it is known to none but him that enjoyeth it. Will shew — He will make them clearly to understand...

Psalms 25:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 25:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 25:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 25:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 25:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 25:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 25:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 25:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 25:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 25:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 25:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes