Psalm 25:8
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Cross-references
In Psalm 25:5, the psalmist prays 'Lead me in your truth and teach me' — a personal request matching God's promise to instruct sinners here.
Psalm 119:68 echoes the same logic: because God is good, he teaches his ways — a direct parallel to Psalm 25:8's statement.
In Psalm 94:10, God is described as the one who 'teaches man knowledge' — directly paralleling His role as instructor of sinners.
In Psalm 119:26, the psalmist asks 'teach me your statutes' — a plea that aligns with God's promise to instruct sinners.
Psalm 143:10 asks God to teach and lead on level ground, directly paralleling the instruction of sinners.
In Psalm 51:13, David vows to teach transgressors God's ways — a human response to the divine instruction described here.
Psalm 92:15 also proclaims the Lord's uprightness — the same quality that motivates his instruction in Psalm 25:8.
Micah 4:2 describes nations coming to be taught God's ways — the same instruction that Psalm 25:8 says God gives to sinners.
In 2 Chronicles 6:27, the same prayer as 1 Kings 8:36 asks God to teach the good way — echoing this verse's promise.
In Acts 18:25, Apollos was instructed in the way of the Lord — directly echoing the instruction theme of Psalm 25:8.
Luke 1:79 speaks of guiding feet into the way of peace, directly echoing the 'instructs sinners in the way' theme.
Nahum 1:7 declares 'The LORD is good' and adds He knows those who take refuge, reinforcing God's character.
Lamentations 3:25 directly affirms the LORD's goodness to those who seek Him, matching the opening of the main verse.
Isaiah 48:17 directly states God teaches and directs the way, strongly paralleling the main verse.
Isaiah 30:21 promises a guiding voice saying 'This is the way,' echoing God's instruction.
Isaiah 2:3 describes nations coming to be taught God's ways, a clear parallel to instructing sinners.
In 1 Kings 8:36, Solomon prays for God to teach His people the good way — the same divine instruction of sinners promised here.
Isaiah 54:13 expands on divine instruction: all children will be taught by the LORD, echoing the theme of God teaching the way.
In Matthew 9:13, Jesus calls sinners to repentance, echoing the Lord's instruction of sinners in Psalm 25:8.
In Matthew 11:29, Jesus invites sinners to learn from Him, mirroring the Lord's gentle instruction of the way in Psalm 25:8.
Isaiah 26:7 calls God the 'Upright One' who makes the path smooth — similar to Psalm 25:8 where God's uprightness leads him to instruct sinners.
Proverbs 9:4-6 invites the simple to receive wisdom and walk in insight — echoing God's instruction of sinners in Psalm 25:8.
Proverbs 2:9 promises understanding of every good path, the outcome of God's instruction.
Proverbs 2:6 affirms that the Lord gives wisdom — the same divine instruction that Psalm 25:8 says God provides to sinners.
Proverbs 1:23 shows wisdom promising to make known teachings to those who repent — similar to God instructing sinners in Psalm 25:8.
In John 6:44, the Father draws sinners to Christ — parallel to the Lord instructing sinners in the way, both show divine initiative.
In John 14:26, the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds — continuing the theme of God instructing sinners from Psalm 25:8.
In James 1:5, God gives wisdom generously to those who ask — parallel to the Lord instructing sinners in the way in Psalm 25:8.
In 2 Corinthians 4:6, God shines light in hearts for knowledge of His glory — parallel to the Lord instructing sinners in the way.
In Ephesians 1:17, Paul prays for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to know God — parallel to the Lord's instruction in Psalm 25:8.
In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for enlightened hearts to know God's hope — parallel to the Lord instructing sinners in the way.