| Geneva Study Bible The {m} secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. (m) His counsel contained in his word, by which he declares that he is the protector of the faithful. Wesley's Notes 25:14 The secret - His love and favour, which is called his secret, Job 29:4 Prov 3:32, because it is known to none but him that enjoyeth it. Will shew - He will make them clearly to understand it, both its duties and its blessings; neither of which ungodly men rightly understand. King James Translators' Notes and...: or, and his covenant to make them know it Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 14. The reason of the blessing explained-the pious enjoy communion with God (compare Pr 3:21, 12), and, of course, learn His gracious terms of pardon. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 25:8-14 We are all sinners; and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the character of him that makes it; we therefore depend upon God's promises. All the paths of the Lord, that is, all his promises and all his providences, are mercy and truth. In all God's dealings his people may see his mercy displayed, and his word fulfilled, whatever afflictions they are now exercised with. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth; and so it will appear when they come to their journey's end. Those that are humble, that distrust themselves, and desire to be taught and to follow Divine guidance, these he will guide in judgment, that is, by the rule of the written word, to find rest for their souls in the Saviour. Even when the body is sick, and in pain, the soul may be at ease in God. | 
