Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 25
A psalm of David.
Lord, I come to worship you.25:1. Literally, “I lift up my soul to you.”Psa 86:4
I trust in you, my God. Don't let me be humiliated, and don't let my enemies triumph over me.
No one who trusts in you will be humiliated, but humiliation comes to those who are deliberately dishonest.Psa 22:5
Show me your ways, Lord; teach me to follow your paths.Psa 27:11
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. All day long I put my trust in you.
Remember, Lord, your compassion and trustworthy love—they are eternal!Psa 103:17; Jer 33:11
Please don't remember the sins of my youth when I rebelled against you. Instead, remember me according to your trustworthy love, remember me because of your goodness, Lord.Job 13:26
The Lord is good and he is right; that is why he shows the way to those who are lost.25:8. “Those who are lost”: often translated “sinners,” the underlying meaning is “those who miss the right path,” “go astray.”Deu 32:4
He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.
The Lord's paths are those of trustworthy love and truth for those who keep his agreement25:10. Or “covenant.” Also verse 14. and do as he says.Hos 14:9; Dan 4:37
Lord, because of your nature, forgive my many sins.Psa 79:9
Who are those who respect the Lord? He will show them the path to choose.
They will continue to be prosperous, and their descendants will inherit the land.Isa 60:21
The Lord is friends with those who respect him, explaining to them his agreement.Deu 29:29; Luk 8:10
I always look to the Lord, for he rescues me when I'm trapped.25:15. “Rescues me when I'm trapped”: literally, “pulls my feet out of the net” (for catching birds).Job 16:20; Psa 121:1
Watch over me and be good to me, because I am all alone and suffering.
My problems get bigger and bigger. Please save me from all I'm going through.2Sa 22:7; Lam 1:20
See all my troubles and trials. Please forgive my sins.
Look at how many enemies I have, and how they really hate me!25:19. Literally, “hate me with violent hatred.”Jhn 15:25
Please look after me and save me! Don't let me be humiliated, for you are the one who protects me.
May integrity and honesty defend me because I place my confidence in you.
God, please deliver the people of Israel from all their troubles!