King James Version
What Does Psalms 25:14 Mean?
“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. and: or, and his covenant to make them know it”
Context
12
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. dwell: Heb. lodge in goodness
14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. and: or, and his covenant to make them know it
15
Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. pluck: Heb. bring forth
16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(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.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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