📖 Psalms — Chapter 25 (KJV)
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Psalms 25:1 Unto thee, O LORD, Rdo I lift up my soul.
Psalms 25:2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, Rlet not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 25:3 Yea, let none that Rwait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Psalms 25:4 RShew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Psalms 25:5 RLead 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 RRemember, O LORD, thy Ttender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Psalms 25:7 Remember not Rthe sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
Psalms 25:8 RGood and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Psalms 25:9 The meek will he Rguide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalms 25:10 All Rthe paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalms 25:11 For Rthy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Psalms 25:12 RWhat man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Psalms 25:13 RHis soul shall Tdwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 25:14 The Rsecret of the LORD is with them that fear him; Tand he will shew them his covenant.
Psalms 25:15 RMine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall Tpluck my feet out of the net.
Psalms 25:16 RTurn 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 RLook upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
Psalms 25:19 RConsider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with Tcruel hatred.
Psalms 25:20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: Rlet me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Psalms 25:21 RLet integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Psalms 25:22 RRedeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 25:1–7 — Guidance and remembered mercy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The speaker lifts his soul to the Lord, waits in trust, and asks to be taught God's ways. He also asks that youthful sins not define God's remembrance of him. Guidance is sought alongside forgiveness, showing a learner who depends on mercy rather than confidence in a flawless past.
Key Truth: God's mercy makes room for forgiven learners.
Check What You Remember
1. What does the speaker lift to God? (Psalms 25:1)
Find it in Psalms 25:1 (KJV).
2. What does he ask God to show him? (Psalms 25:4)
Find it in Psalms 25:4 (KJV).
3. What past sins does he ask God not to remember? (Psalms 25:7)
Find it in Psalms 25:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 25:8–14 — God teaches the humble
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord's goodness and uprightness lead him to teach sinners and guide the meek. His paths are mercy and truth, and the speaker asks pardon for great iniquity. Reverence and teachability belong together; God's instruction is offered to those who acknowledge their need and honor his covenant.
Key Truth: The good Lord guides the humble.
Check What You Remember
1. Whom will God teach in the way? (Psalms 25:8)
Find it in Psalms 25:8 (KJV).
2. Whom will he guide in judgment? (Psalms 25:9)
Find it in Psalms 25:9 (KJV).
3. What two qualities mark the Lord's paths? (Psalms 25:10)
Find it in Psalms 25:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 25:15–22 — Personal distress and a prayer for Israel
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The speaker asks for rescue from loneliness, trouble, enemies, and sin. Integrity and uprightness are desired as he waits on God. The final prayer expands beyond his own need to Israel's redemption, showing that personal distress can lead to concern for the wider community.
Key Truth: Prayer can join personal need with concern for God's people.
Check What You Remember
1. What will God pluck his feet out of? (Psalms 25:15)
Find it in Psalms 25:15 (KJV).
2. What two qualities should preserve him? (Psalms 25:21)
Find it in Psalms 25:21 (KJV).
3. Whom does the final verse ask God to redeem? (Psalms 25:22)
Find it in Psalms 25:22 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
James 1:5 — Those who lack wisdom are invited to ask God.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What guidance do you need, and what confession or act of humility belongs with your request?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What is the purpose of asking to be shown, taught, and led?
2. What contrast governs the plea about remembrance?
3. What reason accompanies the request to pardon great iniquity?
4. What relationship is described between fearing the LORD and knowing his covenant?
5. How does the final verse broaden the individual petitions?
Notes
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