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

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

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

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

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

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

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12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?(A)
    He will instruct them in the ways(B) they should choose.[a]
13 They will spend their days in prosperity,(C)
    and their descendants will inherit the land.(D)
14 The Lord confides(E) in those who fear him;
    he makes his covenant known(F) to them.
15 My eyes are ever on the Lord,(G)
    for only he will release my feet from the snare.(H)

16 Turn to me(I) and be gracious to me,(J)
    for I am lonely(K) and afflicted.
17 Relieve the troubles(L) of my heart
    and free me from my anguish.(M)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 25:12 Or ways he chooses

16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

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16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
    hold it in pledge(A) if it is done for an outsider.(B)

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