Psalm 25

Psalm 25

A psalm of David.

1 O LORD, I give my life to you.2 I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.4 Show me the right path, O LORD;
point out the road for me to follow.5 Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.6 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O LORD.8 The LORD is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.9 He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.10 The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.11 For the honor of your name, O LORD,
forgive my many, many sins.12 Who are those who fear the LORD?
He will show them the path they should choose.13 They will live in prosperity,
and their children will inherit the land.14 The LORD is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.15 My eyes are always on the LORD,
for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.16 Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.17 My problems go from bad to worse.
Oh, save me from them all!18 Feel my pain and see my trouble.
Forgive all my sins.19 See how many enemies I have
and how viciously they hate me!20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them!
Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.21 May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.22 O God, ransom Israel
from all its troubles.

PSALMS 25

A Prayer for Guidance //and Help

1 I offer you my heart, [Lord] God,

2 and I trust you.
Don't make me ashamed
or let enemies defeat me.

3 Don't disappoint any
of your worshipers,
but disappoint all
deceitful liars.

4 Show me your paths
and teach me to follow;

5 guide me by your truth
and instruct me.
You keep me safe,
and I always trust you.

6 Please, [Lord], remember,
you have always
been patient and kind.

7 Forget each wrong I did
when I was young.
Show how truly kind you are
and remember me.

8 You are honest and merciful,
and you teach sinners
how to follow your path.

9 You lead humble people
to do what is right
and to stay on your path.

10 In everything you do,
you are kind and faithful
to everyone who keeps
our agreement with you.

11 Be true to your name, [Lord],
by forgiving each one
of my terrible sins.

12 You will show the right path
to all who worship you.

13 Then they will have plenty,
and their children
will receive the land.

14 Our [Lord], you are the friend
of your worshipers,
and you make an agreement
with all of us.

15 I always look to you,
because you rescue me
from every trap.

16 I am lonely and troubled.
Show that you care
and have pity on me.

17 My awful worries keep growing.
Rescue me from sadness.

18 See my troubles and misery
and forgive my sins.

19 Look at all my enemies!
See how much they hate me.

20 I come to you for shelter.
Protect me, keep me safe,
and don't disappoint me.

21 I obey you with all my heart,
and I trust you, knowing
that you will save me.

22 Our God, please save Israel
from all its troubles.