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therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good and upright; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Good and upright is Yahweh; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good and upright; therefore he shows sinners the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good and upright; therefore He shows sinners the way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are honest and merciful, and you teach sinners how to follow your path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good and decent. That is why he teaches sinners the way they should live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because the LORD is righteous and good, he teaches sinners the path they should follow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good and just; therefore he will teach sinners concerning the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Good and upright [is] YHWH, "" Therefore He directs sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Good and upright is Jehovah, Therefore He directeth sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Good and upright is Jehovah: for this he will teach the sinning in the way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord is sweet and righteous: therefore he will give a law to sinners in the way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:8>The Lord is sweet and righteous. Because of this, he will grant a law to those who fall short in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD, therefore he shows sinners the way, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore will he direct sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Good and upright is LORD JEHOVAH, therefore he corrects sinners in the way.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore doth He instruct sinners in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he instruct sinners in <i>the</i> way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2577" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">To You I Lift Up My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ- (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">Good</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·yā·šār (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">is the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: yō·w·reh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">He shows</a> <a href="/hebrew/2400.htm" title="2400: ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm (Adj-mp) -- Sinful, sinners. Intensively from chata'; a criminal, or one accounted guilty.">sinners</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·dā·reḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the way.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></span><br />For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-9.htm">Psalm 145:9</a></span><br />The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a></span><br />Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a></span><br />They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a></span><br />Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4-5</a></span><br />But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-4.htm">Titus 3:4-5</a></span><br />But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, / He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-8.htm">1 John 4:8</a></span><br />Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29-30</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.</p><p class="hdg">Good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.</p><p class="hdg">upright</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a></b></br> To shew that the LORD <i>is</i> upright: <i>he is</i> my rock, and <i>there is</i> no unrighteousness in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-7.htm">Isaiah 26:7</a></b></br> The way of the just <i>is</i> uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.</p><p class="hdg">teach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20-23</a></b></br> Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-6</a></b></br> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-4.htm">Proverbs 9:4-6</a></b></br> Whoso <i>is</i> simple, let him turn in hither: <i>as for</i> him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/37-3.htm">Directeth</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Instruct</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Instructs</a> <a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Directeth</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Instruct</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Instructs</a> <a href="/psalms/26-5.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">David's confidence in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">He prays for remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">and for help in affliction</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Hebrew context, "good" (טוֹב, tov) implies moral excellence and benevolence, while "upright" (יָשָׁר, yashar) suggests righteousness and integrity. This aligns with the consistent biblical portrayal of God as holy and just (<a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>). The goodness of God is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms, emphasizing His kindness and mercy (<a href="/psalms/145-9.htm">Psalm 145:9</a>). The uprightness of God assures believers of His fairness and justice, as seen in His dealings with Israel and the nations (<a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a>). This dual attribute of God is a comfort to the faithful, knowing that His actions are always in accordance with His perfect nature.<p><b>therefore He shows sinners the way.</b><br>The phrase indicates a direct consequence of God's character: His guidance to sinners. The Hebrew word for "shows" (יֹורֶה, yoreh) can also mean "to teach" or "to instruct," suggesting an active role in leading individuals towards righteousness. This reflects God's desire for repentance and restoration, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23</a>, where God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked but rather that they turn from their ways and live. The "way" (דֶּרֶךְ, derek) often symbolizes a path of life or conduct, aligning with the wisdom literature's emphasis on choosing the path of righteousness (<a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a>). This guidance is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the way, the truth, and the life (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), providing the ultimate path to reconciliation with God. The connection to Christ highlights the prophetic nature of the Psalms, pointing to the Messiah as the embodiment of God's guidance and salvation for sinners.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God as both good and upright. His character is the foundation for His guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sinners.htm">Sinners</a></b><br>Those who have missed the mark of God's standards. The verse highlights God's willingness to guide them despite their shortcomings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_way.htm">The Way</a></b><br>Symbolic of the path of righteousness and truth that God reveals to those who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_character_as_a_guide.htm">God's Character as a Guide</a></b><br>God's goodness and uprightness are the basis for His guidance. We can trust His direction because it stems from His perfect nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_sinners.htm">Hope for Sinners</a></b><br>No matter our past, God is willing to guide us. His willingness to show sinners the way is a testament to His grace and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_path.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Path</a></b><br>Actively seeking God's guidance is crucial. We must be open to His direction and willing to follow the path He reveals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_wisdom.htm">Trust in Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>Trusting in God's wisdom over our understanding is essential. His ways are higher than ours, and His guidance is always for our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_uprightly.htm">Living Uprightly</a></b><br>As recipients of God's guidance, we are called to live uprightly, reflecting His character in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_inherently_self-centered.htm">Is God inherently self-centered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_only_god_truly_good.htm">Is only God truly good?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_'cruel_messenger'_fit_a_kind_deity.htm">Proverbs 17:11 describes a “cruel messenger” sent against rebels. How can this align with the notion of a benevolent deity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_expect_from_us.htm">What does God expect from us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8)"With recollections clear, august, sublime,<p>Of God's great Truth and Right immutable<p>She queened it o'er her weakness."--A. H. CLOUGH.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Good and upright is the Lord</span>. A transition. From prayer the psalmist turns to reflection, and meditates awhile (vers. 8-10) on the character and ways of God. God is, indeed, "good," as he has implied in the preceding verse - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, kind, tender, gentle, merciful; but he is also "upright" (<span class="hebrew">יָשָׁר</span>) - just, straight, strict, undeviating from the path of right. As Bishop Butler observes, "Divine goodness, with which, if I mistake not, we make very free in our speculations, may not be a bare single disposition to produce happiness, but a disposition to make the good, the faithful, the honest man happy" ('Anal.,' 1:2, p. 41) - s disposition, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, to be just as well as merciful to distribute happiness by the canon of right. <span class="cmt_word">Therefore will he teach sinners in the way</span>. He will not abandon sinners - this is his "goodness;" but will reclaim them, chasten them, make them to walk in his way - this is his uprightness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Good</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹב־</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and upright</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָשָׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He shows</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹרֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·reh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sinners</span><br /><span class="heb">חַטָּאִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">A criminal, one accounted guilty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the way.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:8 Good and upright is Yahweh therefore he (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>