Psalm 25

A Psalm of David.

1Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

6Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.footnote a

7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.

8Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

11For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.footnote b

14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.footnote c

15Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.footnote d

16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.footnote e

20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

To You I Lift Up My Soul

Of David.

1To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2in You, my God, I trust.Do not let me be put to shame;do not let my enemies exult over me. 3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame;but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.

4Show me Your ways, O LORD;teach me Your paths. 5Guide me in Your truth and teach me,for You are the God of my salvation;all day long I wait for You. 6Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion,for they are from age to age. 7Remember not the sins of my youth,nor my rebellious acts;remember me according to Your loving devotion,because of Your goodness, O LORD.

8Good and upright is the LORD;therefore He shows sinners the way. 9He guides the humble in what is rightand teaches them His way. 10All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithfulto those who keep His covenant and His decrees. 11For the sake of Your name, O LORD,forgive my iniquity, for it is great.

12Who is the man who fears the LORD?He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. 13His soul will dwell in prosperity,and his descendants will inherit the land. 14The LORD confides in those who fear Him,and reveals His covenant to them. 15My eyes are always on the LORD,for He will free my feet from the mesh.

16Turn to me and be gracious,for I am lonely and afflicted. 17The troubles of my heart increase;free me from my distress. 18Consider my affliction and trouble,and take away all my sins. 19Consider my enemies, for they are many,and they hate me with vicious hatred.

20Guard my soul and deliver me;let me not be put to shame,for I take refuge in You. 21May integrity and uprightness preserve me,because I wait for You.footnote a

22Redeem Israel, O God,from all its distress.