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Psalm 25:5-7
New English Translation
Psalm 25:5-7
New English Translation
5 Guide me into your truth[a] and teach me.
For you are the God who delivers me;
on you I rely all day long.
6 Remember[b] your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord,
for you have always acted in this manner.[c]
7 Do not hold against me[d] the sins of my youth[e] or my rebellious acts.
Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord.[f]
Footnotes
- Psalm 25:5 sn The Lord’s commandments are referred to as truth here because they are a trustworthy and accurate expression of the divine will.
- Psalm 25:6 tn That is, “remember” with the intention of repeating.
- Psalm 25:6 tn Heb “for from antiquity [are] they.”
- Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “do not remember,” with the intention of punishing.
- Psalm 25:7 sn That is, the sins characteristic of youths, who lack moral discretion and wisdom.
- Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “according to your faithfulness, remember me, you, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.”
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