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Psalms 25:1
1To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
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Context of Psalms 25:1
To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.
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Cross-references for Psalms 25:1
- Psalms 24:4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
- Psalms 86:4Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
- Psalms 143:8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
- 1 Samuel 1:15“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.
- Lamentations 3:43You have covered Yourself in anger and pursued us; You have killed without pity.
Commentaries on Psalms 25:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Do I lift up my soul - His soul was cast down, and by prayer and faith he endeavours to lift it up to God.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul - In meditation; in gratitude; in praise. The idea is, that the thoughts are lifted up from earth and earthly subjects to God. This is the beginning of the meditation; this gives character, perhaps, to the psalm. The state of mind is that of one who turns cheerfully away from earthly themes, and opens his mind to more lofty and hallowed influences. The mind begins with God; and, beginning with this, the current of…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Confidence in prayer. (1-7) Prayer for remission of sins. (8-14) For help in affliction. (15-22) Verses 1-7 In worshipping God, we must lift up our souls to him. It is certain that none who, by a believing attendance, wait on God, and, by a believing hope, wait for him, shall be ashamed of it. The most advanced believer both needs and desires to be taught of God. If we sincerely desire to know our duty, with resolution to do it, we may be sure that God…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The psalmist commits himself to the Lord instead of to idols (see Psalm 24:3–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-221. lift up my soul--(Psa 24:4; 86:4), set my affections (compare Col 3:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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