Psalm 25:1-5

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Psalm 25

Prayer for Guidance and for Deliverance

Of David.

¹To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.^(A)
²O my God, in you I trust;
    do not let me be put to shame;
    do not let my enemies exult over me.^(B)
³Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;
    let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.^(C)

⁴Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
    teach me your paths.^(D)
⁵Lead me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are the God of my salvation;
    for you I wait all day long.^(E)

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Psalm 25:1-5

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Psalm 25^[a]

Of David.

¹In you, Lord my God,
I put my trust.^(A)

²I trust in you;^(B)
    do not let me be put to shame,
    nor let my enemies triumph over me.
³No one who hopes in you
    will ever be put to shame,^(C)
but shame will come on those
    who are treacherous^(D) without cause.

⁴Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.^(E)
⁵Guide me in your truth^(F) and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,^(G)
    and my hope is in you^(H) all day long.

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Footnotes

Psalm 25:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

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Psalm 25:1-5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Psalm 25

Prayer for Guidance and for Deliverance

Of David.

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Psalm 25:1-5

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Psalm 25^[a]

Of David.

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Psalm 25:1-5 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Psalm 25

Prayer for Guidance and for Deliverance

Of David.

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Psalm 25[a]

Of David.

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Psalm 25:1-5

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Psalm 25:1-5

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Psalm 25^[a]