Psalms 25:5
Psalms 25:5 in Multiple Translations
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.
Be my guide and teacher in the true way; for you are the God of my salvation; I am waiting for your word all the day.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. All day long I put my trust in you.
Leade me foorth in thy trueth, and teache me: for thou art the God of my saluation: in thee doe I trust all the day.
Cause me to tread in Thy truth, and teach me, For Thou [art] the God of my salvation, Near Thee I have waited all the day.
Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. I wait for you all day long.
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.
Teach me to conduct my life by obeying your truth because you are my God, the one who saves me. All the time I trust in you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 25:5
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Psalms 25:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַדְרִ֘יכֵ֤/נִי
בַ/אֲמִתֶּ֨/ךָ
וְֽ/לַמְּדֵ֗/נִי
כִּֽי
אַ֭תָּה
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
אוֹתְ/ךָ֥
קִ֝וִּ֗יתִי
כָּל
הַ/יּֽוֹם
הַדְרִ֘יכֵ֤/נִי
dârak
H1869
to tread
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
בַ/אֲמִתֶּ֨/ךָ
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וְֽ/לַמְּדֵ֗/נִי
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַ֭תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
אוֹתְ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
קִ֝וִּ֗יתִי
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 25:5
הַדְרִ֘יכֵ֤/נִי
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
בַ/אֲמִתֶּ֨/ךָ
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
וְֽ/לַמְּדֵ֗/נִי
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אַ֭תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
אוֹתְ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קִ֝וִּ֗יתִי
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — Psalms 25:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 25:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
- Sermons on Psalms 25:5
Context — To You I Lift Up My Soul
3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.
4Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
6Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, for they are from age to age. 7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 8:34 | Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. |
| 2 | Isaiah 30:18 | Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 25:10 | All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. |
| 4 | Psalms 43:3–4 | Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God. |
| 5 | John 14:26 | But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. |
| 6 | Revelation 7:17 | For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
| 7 | John 16:13 | However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 9:20 | You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. |
| 9 | Psalms 79:9 | Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. |
| 10 | Romans 8:14 | For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. |
Psalms 25:5 Summary
This verse, Psalms 25:5, is a prayer asking God to guide us in His truth and teach us, because He is the God who saves us. It means we are asking God to show us the right way to live and to help us understand His plan for our lives (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). We are also promising to wait on God and trust in His timing, even when things seem to be taking a long time, because we know that He is always working for our good (Romans 8:28). By waiting on God and trusting in His guidance, we can have confidence that He will lead us in the right path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be guided in God's truth?
Being guided in God's truth means following the principles and teachings found in the Bible, as seen in Psalms 119:105, which says that God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Why is it important to wait on God all day long?
Waiting on God all day long, as mentioned in Psalms 25:5, demonstrates our trust and dependence on Him, much like it is written in Isaiah 40:31, where those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.
How can we be sure that God will teach us and guide us?
We can be sure that God will teach and guide us because He is the God of our salvation, as stated in Psalms 25:5, and it is His desire to lead us in the path of righteousness, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What role does patience play in our relationship with God?
Patience plays a significant role in our relationship with God, as we see in Psalms 25:5, where the psalmist waits on God all day long, demonstrating that patience and trust go hand in hand, much like it is written in Romans 8:25, where we are encouraged to wait with patience for the hope that is before us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's guidance and teaching?
- How can I demonstrate my trust in God's plan for my life, even when the path ahead is uncertain?
- What are some ways I can wait on God throughout the day, and what benefits can I expect to receive from doing so?
- How does knowing that God is the God of my salvation give me confidence and hope for the future?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:5
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me,.... Meaning the word of God, the Scriptures of truth; and the Gospel, which is the word of truth, and truth itself, John 17:17; and the sense is, either that God
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:5
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Lead me in thy truth - Lead me, so as that I may experience thy faithfulness to thy promises (John 17:17).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
In thy truth, i.e. in the true and right way prescribed in thy word, which is oft called truth, as ,46 16:13, &c. Or, by or because of thy truth, i.e. because thou art faithful, do thou lead or guide me as thou hast promised to do. The God of my salvation, i.e. who hast saved me formerly, and hast engaged to save me, and from whom alone I expect salvation.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
Psalms 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.Ver. 5. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me] i.e. Assidue doce et urge. David was a great proficient in God’ s school, and yet he would learn more; so sweet is divine knowledge. Four times together here prayeth David to be further instructed. See Moses in like manner holily encroaching upon God, Exodus 33:12-13; Exodus 33:16; Exodus 33:18, as if his motto had been that of Charles V, Ulterius, More yet. For thou art the God of my salvation] Perfect, therefore, that which concerneth me. "Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever; forsake not the works of thine own hands," Psalms 138:8. Thou hast written me down in thy book of preservation with thine own hand. Oh read thine own handwriting, and save me, said Queen Elizabeth in her troubles.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
(5) Lead me in thy truth.—Better, make me walk in—i.e., make me to have an actual experience of the Divine faithfulness in my passage through life.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
Verse 5. On thee do I wait] This is the line in which ו vau, the sixth letter in the order of the alphabet, is lost; for the line begins with א aleph, אותך othecha, "on thee." But four of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS. have ואותך veothecha, "AND upon thee." This restores the lost ו vau, which signifies "and." The Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate, Arabic, AEthiopic, and Anglo-Saxon, preserve it.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:5
5. Lead me &c.] R.V., Guide me in thy truth: not, as at first sight would seem to be the meaning, into a fuller knowledge of revealed truth. Jehovah’s truth, so often coupled with His lovingkindness, means His faithfulness; and the sense is either ‘guide me in virtue of thy faithfulness’; or ‘let me live in the experience of thy faithfulness’ (Psalms 26:3).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:5
Lead me in thy truth - In the way which thou regardest as truth, or which thou seest to be true. Truth is eternal and unchanging.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:5
5. Lead… in thy truth— “Truth,” here, may be taken either in the sense of doctrine or of faithfulness.
Sermons on Psalms 25:5
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A Touch From God - Part 3 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and seeking His presence, highlighting the consequences of spiritual adultery and the need to come out from places of d |
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Lessons Learned From Korah's Rebellion by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of repentance and understanding the wrath of God. He refers to a story in Numbers where the earth opens up and swallows rebellio |
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Prevailing Prayers by Sharon Ries | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God through prayer. He references James 4:8, which encourages believers to draw near to God and promises th |
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Five Evidences of Genuine Conversion by Reuben Walter | In this sermon, the preacher discusses five evidences of genuine conversion. He emphasizes that Christians should not skip over the first four evidences and focus only on the desir |
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The Need for Another Reformation by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the need for personal reformation of the heart, going beyond historical reformation movements. It calls for a renewal, restoration, and revival of truth in i |
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The Necessity of Waiting on God by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the importance of waiting on God, urging the congregation to cultivate a posture of stillness and silence in His presence. He highlights that true waiting |
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Luther's Morning Prayer by Martin Luther | Martin Luther's morning prayer expresses gratitude to God for protection from evil and danger throughout the night and seeks continued protection from evil and sin for the day ahea |