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Psalms 25:4

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

Psalms 25:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 25:4

Theological / Devotional

Shew. Old English for “show”. Wanting in spiritual understanding, we need to have the light of God shed on our pathway. Moses prayed for such light (see Ex. 33:13). The psalmist is constantly aware of this need (see Ps. 27:11; Ps. 86:11; Ps. 119:33). “Lead, Kindly Light” (Newman) is a beautiful prayer-hymn expressing this idea. When we pray to understand God’s ways, we ask for understanding of His purposes so that we may intelligently regulate our conduct.

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