Psalms 25

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 150

1 A Psalm of David. To You, O Jehovah, I lift up my soul.

2 O my God, I trust in You; do not let me be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me.

3 Yea, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; let those who act deceitfully be ashamed.

4 Make me know Your ways, O Jehovah; teach me Your paths;

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Chapter Summary

David's confidence in prayer. He prays for remission of sins, and for help in affliction. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

צָר֣וֹת vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
חָמָ֣ס violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
עֲ֭נָוִים poor H6035 · TWOT 1652a
עָ֭נְיִ affliction H6040 · TWOT 1652e
נַפְשִׁ֥ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Pardon for Youthful Sins

David lifts his soul, asking Jehovah to pardon his great iniquity and forget the sins of his youth.

Timeline

Pardon for Youthful Sins

David lifts his soul, asking Jehovah to pardon his great iniquity and forget the sins of his youth.

Psalms 25:7-11

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