Bible Strands
Psalms 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — A humble, afflicted person addresses the LORD, asking to be shown the right way. This sits between a declaration of God's goodness (v.8) and a statement about His faithfulness to covenant-keepers (v.10).
The words — עֲנָוִים (anavim, "humble people") appears twice, making humility the subject of both the leading and the teaching. The repetition marks it as the operative condition, not a passing adjective.
The thread — The same motion of God guiding the lowly appears in Psalms 23:3 ("He guides me in the paths of righteousness"), and the meekness that receives rather than seizes is the beatitude of Matthew 5:5.
Why it lands — The verse makes humility the entry condition: you are not taught because you are clever or deserving, but because you are low enough to be led. It asks the reader to stop performing competence and accept instruction.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
- Psalms 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
- Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
- Galatians 5:23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
- 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- Psalms 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Ezekiel 36:27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
- Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
- Psalms 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.