Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shall go. I will counsel thee with my eye upon thee.
New American Standard Bible
I will counsel you
King James Version
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Holman Bible
with My eye on you, I will give counsel.
International Standard Version
I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye.
American Standard Version
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
Amplified
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.
Bible in Basic English
I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
Darby Translation
I will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
Julia Smith Translation
I will make thee wise, and teach thee in the way. which thou shalt go: I will counsel mine eyes upon thee.
King James 2000
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with my eye.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will instruct you and teach you in [the] way that you should go. I will advise [you] [with] my eye upon you.
Modern King James verseion
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you, My eye shall be on you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go; and I will guide thee with mine eye.
NET Bible
I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.
New Heart English Bible
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
The Emphasized Bible
I will make thee discreet, I will point out to thee the way which thou must go, I will fix upon thee mine eye.
Webster
I will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with my eye.
World English Bible
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
Youngs Literal Translation
I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.
Themes
Eyes » Actions of mentioned in scripture » Directing
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » In making decisions
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » In making decisions
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 32:8
Images Psalm 32:8
Prayers for Psalm 32:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Joy Of Forgiveness
7 Thou are my hiding-place. Thou will preserve me from trouble. Thou will encompass me around with songs of deliverance. Selah. 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shall go. I will counsel thee with my eye upon thee. 9 Become ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding, whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, [else] they will not come near to thee.
Cross References
Psalm 33:18
Behold, the eye of LORD is upon those who fear him, upon those who hope in his loving kindness,
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye will find rest for your souls.
Psalm 25:8-10
Good and upright is LORD. Therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.
Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor sun smite them. For he who has mercy on them will lead them. He will guide them even by springs of water.
Psalm 34:11
Come, ye children, hearken to me. I will teach you the fear of LORD.
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my law, but let thy heart keep my commandments.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in LORD with all thy heart, and lean not upon thine own understanding.
Proverbs 4:1-13
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.