Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Main message
Psalm 25:9: The LORD leads the humble in justice and teaches the humble his way, joining teachability with ethical direction.
Meaning in context
Psalm 25:8–15 · The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant — Verses 8–15 reflect on divine goodness, instruction, covenant faithfulness, forgiveness, fear of the LORD and covenant counsel.
The LORD leads the humble in justice and teaches the humble his way, joining teachability with ethical direction.
Further teachings
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
The LORD leads the humble in justice and teaches the humble his way, joining teachability with ethical direction.
Cross References: Psalm 25:9 — Psalm 25:8–15.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 25:9
The LORD leads the humble in justice and teaches the humble his way, joining teachability with ethical direction.
Humility is teachability before God, not enforced submissiveness to exploitation or abuse.
Related Bible passages and resources
- Psalm 25 (complete chapter)
Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
- Psalm 25:8
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- Psalm 25:10
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The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
Common misreadings
Humility is teachability before God, not enforced submissiveness to exploitation or abuse.
The LORD leads the humble in justice and teaches the humble his way, joining teachability with ethical direction. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
Related Verses
- Matthew 11:29
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
- Proverbs 11:2
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
- 1 Peter 5:5
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
- Isaiah 57:15
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
- Proverbs 16:19
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
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Read a prayer for Humility in the Bible →How to Apply Psalms 25:9
Meditate on Psalms 25:9 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Humility in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
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