Psalms 25
1TO Thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my soul:
2O my God, in Thee I have put my trust: let me not be shamed, nor let mine enemies deride me;
3for none who wait on Thee should be put to shame. Let them be shamed who vainly transgress.
4O Lord, shew me Thy ways and teach me Thy paths.
5Lead me to Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou, O God, art my saviour, and for Thee I have waited all the day long.
6O Lord, remember Thy compassion and Thy tender mercies; for they are from everlasting.
7Remember not the sins and follies of my youth; according to Thy mercy remember me, O Lord, for Thy goodness’ sake.
8The Lord is gracious and righteous: therefore He will instruct sinners in the way:
9He will guide the meek in judgment: He will teach the meek His ways.
10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth; to them who seek His covenant and His testimonies.
11For the sake of Thy name therefore, O Lord, pardon this sin of mine, for it is manifold.
12What man soever habitually feareth the Lord, him He will instruct in the way he hath chosen;
13his life shall be spent in the enjoyment of good things and his offspring shall inherit the land.
14The Lord is the strength of them who fear Him; and it is His covenant to display it for them.
15Mine eyes are continually towards the Lord; because He can extricate my feet from the snare.
16Look down upon me and compassionate me; for I am an only begotten, though distressed:
17the troubles of my heart are multiplied: O deliver me from these my distresses.
18Look on my humiliation and my trouble and forgive all my sins.
19View mine enemies, for they are multiplied; and have hated me with unjust hatred.
20O preserve my soul and deliver me: let me not be shamed, because I have trusted in Thee.
21To me the innocent and the upright cleaved; because I waited for Thee, O Lord.
22God redeem Israel from all their afflictions!