Psalms 25
Teach Me Your Paths
1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. References Lord: Psalms 86:4, 1 Samuel 1:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:4, 143:8, Lamentations 3:41
2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Faith: Psalms 22:5, 31:1, 34:8, 71:1, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 10:11. References God: Romans 5:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 41:11, 142:6, Isaiah 37:35 +5
3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:14, 33:20, 37:34, 62:5, 123:2, Isaiah 40:31, 49:23, Lamentations 3:25, Micah 7:7, Romans 8:25 +5
4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. References Lord: Psalms 5:1, 5:8, 27:11, 86:11, Isaiah 2:3, Jeremiah 6:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:27, 143:8, Exodus 33:13, Proverbs 8:20 +5
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. Salvation: Psalms 79:9, 88:1. References God: Isaiah 30:18, Revelation 7:17. Truth: Psalms 25:10, John 16:13, 1 John 2:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:66, Proverbs 8:34, John 14:26 +5
6 Remember, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD. Grace: Psalms 51:1, 109:26. References Lord: Psalms 6:4. Sin: Job 20:11, Isaiah 38:17, 43:25, Jeremiah 3:25. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:16, 79:8, Job 13:26 +5
8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. References Lord: Psalms 92:15. Good: Psalms 119:68. Sin: Matthew 9:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 32:8, Isaiah 26:7, James 1:5
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Judgment: Ezekiel 36:27, Zephaniah 2:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:3, 143:10, 147:6, 149:4, Matthew 5:5, John 14:6, Galatians 5:23, 1 Peter 3:15 +5
10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character. unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Grace: John 1:17, James 5:11. References Lord: Hebrews 12:14. Truth: Psalms 40:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 91:14, Romans 2:13, 8:28 +2
11 For thy name's sake, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. References Lord: Psalms 109:21, 143:11, Ezekiel 36:22. Sin: Psalms 79:9, Isaiah 43:25, 1 John 2:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:3, Isaiah 48:9, Ezekiel 20:9, Romans 5:15 +5
12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. References Lord: Psalms 37:23, 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, 15:33, 16:6, Isaiah 50:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 32:8, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Isaiah 35:8, John 7:17 +5
13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:11, 37:26, 112:2, Proverbs 1:33, 19:23, 29:25, Isaiah 65:23, Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 5:5, Acts 2:39 +5
14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Covenant: Deuteronomy 4:13. References Lord: Proverbs 3:32, John 15:15. Parallel theme: John 7:17, 14:17, 17:6, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 1:9, 1:18, Revelation 2:17 +5
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. References Lord: Psalms 123:2, 141:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:4, Jeremiah 5:26
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. Grace: Psalms 86:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 143:4, Daniel 9:17, Micah 7:19
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Parallel theme: Psalms 107:6
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. Sin: 2 Samuel 16:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:132
19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. Faith: Psalms 86:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:8, 121:7, Luke 23:46, Acts 7:59
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:8, 26:1, 26:11, 41:12, 1 Samuel 26:23, Proverbs 11:3, 20:7, Daniel 6:22, Acts 24:16 +4
22 Redeem Israel, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., out of all his troubles. Redemption: Psalms 130:8