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Remember[a] your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord,
for you have always acted in this manner.[b]
Do not hold against me[c] the sins of my youth[d] or my rebellious acts.
Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord.[e]
The Lord is both kind and fair;[f]
that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.[g]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 25:6 tn That is, “remember” with the intention of repeating.
  2. Psalm 25:6 tn Heb “for from antiquity [are] they.”
  3. Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “do not remember,” with the intention of punishing.
  4. Psalm 25:7 sn That is, the sins characteristic of youths, who lack moral discretion and wisdom.
  5. Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “according to your faithfulness, remember me, you, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.”
  6. Psalm 25:8 tn Heb “good and just.”
  7. Psalm 25:8 tn Heb “teaches sinners in the way.”

Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,(A)
    for they are from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth(B)
    and my rebellious ways;(C)
according to your love(D) remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.(E)

Good and upright(F) is the Lord;
    therefore he instructs(G) sinners in his ways.

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