| Geneva Study Bible I will {h} instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (h) David promises to make the rest of God's children partakers of the benefits which he felt, and that he will diligently look and take care to direct them in the way of salvation. Wesley's Notes 32:8 I will - This and the next verse seems to be the words of God, whom David brings in as returning this answer to his prayers. Mine eye - So Christ did St. Peter, when he turned and looked upon him. King James Translators' Notes guide...: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 8. Whether, as most likely, the language of David (compare Ps 51:13), or that of God, this is a promise of divine guidance. I will . mine eye-or, My eye shall be on thee, watching and directing thy way. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 32:8-11 God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed. |