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Psalm 25

A Psalm of David.

To You, O Lord,
    do I lift up my soul.

O my God, I trust in You;
    may I not be ashamed;
    may my enemies not triumph over me.
Yes, let none who wait on You
    be ashamed;
let them be ashamed
    who transgress without cause.

Make me to know Your ways, O Lord;
    teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
    for You are the God of my salvation;
    on You I wait all the day.
Remember Your mercies, O Lord, and Your lovingkindness,
    for they are from old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
    or my transgressions;
according to Your lovingkindness remember me,
    on account of Your goodness, O Lord.

Good and upright is the Lord;
    therefore He will teach sinners in the way.
The meek will He guide in judgment,
    and the meek He will teach His way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth,
    for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
11 For Your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my iniquity,
    for it is great.

12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?
    He will teach him in the way He should choose.
13 He will dwell at ease,
    and his descendants will inherit the land.
14 The counsel of the Lord is with those who fear him,
    and He will make His covenant known to them.
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
    for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
    for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
    bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
    and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
    and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
    Let me not suffer shame,
    for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
    while I wait for You.

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

A Prayer for God to Guide

Of David.

25 Lord, I give myself to you.
    My God, I trust you.
Do not let me be disgraced.
    Do not let my enemies laugh at me.
No one who trusts you will be disgraced.
    But those who sin without excuse will be disgraced.

Lord, tell me your ways.
    Show me how to live.
Guide me in your truth.
    Teach me, my God, my Savior.
    I trust you all day long.
Lord, remember your mercy and love.
    You have shown them since long ago.
Do not remember the sins
    and wrong things I did when I was young.
But remember to love me always
    because you are good, Lord.

The Lord is good and right.
    He points sinners to the right way.
He shows those who are not proud how to do right.
    He teaches them his ways.
10 All the Lord’s ways are loving and true
    for those who follow the demands of his agreement.
11 For the sake of your name, Lord,
    forgive my many sins.
12 Is there someone who worships the Lord?
    The Lord will point him to the best way.
13 He will enjoy a good life.
    His children will inherit the land.
14 The Lord tells his secrets to those who respect him.
    He tells them about his agreement.
15 My eyes are always looking to the Lord for help.
    He will keep me from any traps.
16 Turn to me and be kind to me.
    I am lonely and hurting.
17 My troubles have grown larger.
    Free me from my problems.
18 Look at my suffering and troubles.
    Take away all my sins.
19 Look at how many enemies I have!
    See how much they hate me!
20 Protect me and save me.
    I trust you.
    Do not let me be disgraced.
21 My hope is in you.
    So may goodness and honesty guard me.
22 God, save Israel from all their troubles!