Chapter Summary
Psalm 25 is an acrostic prayer for guidance, forgiveness, and protection. David lifts his soul to God, asking not to be put to shame. He prays for God to teach him His paths, remember mercy, forget the sins of his youth, and guard his soul. The psalm affirms that God's secret is with those who fear Him and that He will guide the humble in justice.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 25
Chapter 25 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 25:1
Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
Psalms 25:2
O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 25:3
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Psalms 25:4
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Psalms 25:5
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Psalms 25:6
Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
Psalms 25:8
Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalms 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalms 25:11
For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Psalms 25:12
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
Psalms 25:15
Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Psalms 25:16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
Psalms 25:18
Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
Psalms 25:19
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Psalms 25:20
O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Psalms 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Psalms 25:22
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
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What is Psalms Chapter 25 about?
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