Psalm 25:14
New International Version
The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

New Living Translation
The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.

English Standard Version
The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

King James Bible
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

New King James Version
The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.

New American Standard Bible
The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.

NASB 1995
The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.

NASB 1977
The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.

Legacy Standard Bible
The secret of Yahweh is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.

Amplified Bible
The secret [of the wise counsel] of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will let them know His covenant and reveal to them [through His word] its [deep, inner] meaning.

Christian Standard Bible
The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he reveals his covenant to them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He reveals His covenant to them.

American Standard Version
The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you are the friend of your worshipers, and you make an agreement with all of us.

English Revised Version
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD advises those who fear him. He reveals to them the intent of his promise.

Good News Translation
The LORD is the friend of those who obey him and he affirms his covenant with them.

International Standard Version
The intimate counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him so they may know his covenant.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

NET Bible
The LORD's loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

New Heart English Bible
The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

Webster's Bible Translation
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.

World English Bible
The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The secret of YHWH [is] for those fearing Him, "" And His covenant—to cause them to know.

Young's Literal Translation
The secret of Jehovah is for those fearing Him, And His covenant -- to cause them to know.

Smith's Literal Translation
The secret of Jehovah to them fearing him; and his covenant he will cause them to know.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord is a firmament to them that fear him: and his covenant shall be made manifest to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord is a firmament to those who fear him, and his covenant will be made manifest to them.

New American Bible
The counsel of the LORD belongs to those who fear him; and his covenant instructs them.

New Revised Standard Version
The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD is mindful of them that worship him, and he will show them his covenant.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The counsel of LORD JEHOVAH is upon his worshipers and he will teach them his covenant.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The counsel of the LORD is with them that fear Him; And His covenant, to make them know it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord is the strength of them that fear him; and his covenant is to manifest truth to them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
13His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. 15My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:32
for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.

John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.

Job 29:4
when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent,

1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

Genesis 18:17
And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Matthew 13:11
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Ephesians 1:9
And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ

Colossians 1:26-27
the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Romans 16:25-26
Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—

Deuteronomy 29:29
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law.


Treasury of Scripture

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

secret

Genesis 18:17-19
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; …

Jeremiah 13:18
Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.

Proverbs 3:32
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.

he will.

Genesis 17:13
He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

Deuteronomy 4:13
And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: …

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The LORD confides
The Hebrew word used here is "sod," which implies a sense of intimate counsel or secret. In ancient times, this term was often used to describe a close, confidential relationship, akin to a trusted advisor or friend. The idea that the Lord would confide in His people suggests a deep, personal relationship where God shares His wisdom and plans with those who are faithful. This reflects the covenant relationship God has with His people, where He reveals His will and guidance to those who earnestly seek Him.

in those who fear Him
The phrase "fear Him" comes from the Hebrew word "yare," which means to have reverence or awe. This is not a fear that causes one to flee, but rather a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's power and holiness. In the biblical context, fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). It denotes a heart posture that is open to receiving God's instruction and guidance. Those who fear the Lord are those who live in obedience and submission to His will, recognizing His authority and majesty.

and reveals His covenant
The word "covenant" in Hebrew is "berith," which signifies a solemn agreement or promise. In the biblical narrative, God's covenants are foundational to His relationship with humanity, from the covenant with Noah to the new covenant through Jesus Christ. This phrase indicates that God makes known the terms, promises, and blessings of His covenant to those who are in a right relationship with Him. It underscores the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises and the privilege of being part of His divine plan.

(14) 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 word is rendered "assembly." The English word board offers a direct analogy. The word divan seems to have had a history exactly the reverse. (Comp. Psalm 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.

Verse 14. - The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. God favours those who fear him with secret and confidential communion (comp. Proverbs 3:32). He "comes unto them, and makes his abode with them" (John 14:23), and "teaches them" (John 14:26), and enlightens them, and leads them in his way, and learns them (ver. 5), and "seals their instruction" (Job 33:16). And he will show them his covenant; i.e. make them see the full force of it, since his "commandment is exceeding broad" (Psalm 119:96).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

confides
ס֣וֹד (sō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret

in those who fear Him,
לִירֵאָ֑יו (lî·rê·’āw)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

and reveals
לְהוֹדִיעָֽם׃ (lə·hō·w·ḏî·‘ām)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

His covenant to them.
וּ֝בְרִית֗וֹ (ū·ḇə·rî·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant


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