Psalms 25

A Psalm of David.

1Unto thee, O Yhwh, do I lift up my soul.

2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

4Shew me thy ways, O Yhwh; teach me thy paths.

5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

6Remember, O Yhwh, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.1

7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Yhwh.

8Good and upright is Yhwh: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

10All the paths of Yhwh are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

11For thy name’s sake, O Yhwh, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

12What man is he that feareth Yhwh? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.2

14The secret of Yhwh is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.3

15Mine eyes are ever toward Yhwh; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.4

16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.5

20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.