I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
Parallel translations
- KJV I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
- BSB I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
- NKJV I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
- NASB ¶I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will advise you with My eye upon you.
- NLT The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Prov 3:5–6Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
- Ps 33:18Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness;
- Ps 25:8–10Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.
- Matt 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
- Prov 8:10–11Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
- Isa 49:10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun strike them: for he who has mercy on them will lead them. He will guide them by springs of water.
- Prov 3:1My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:
- Ps 34:11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
- Prov 4:1–13Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
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