Psalm 25:1-10

Good News Translation

A Prayer for Guidance and Protection^[a]

25 To you, O Lord, I offer my prayer;
²    in you, my God, I trust.
Save me from the shame of defeat;
    don't let my enemies gloat over me!
³Defeat does not come to those who trust in you,
    but to those who are quick to rebel against you.

⁴Teach me your ways, O Lord;
    make them known to me.
⁵Teach me to live according to your truth,
    for you are my God, who saves me.
    I always trust in you.

⁶Remember, O Lord, your kindness and constant love
which you have shown from long ago.
⁷Forgive the sins and errors of my youth.
In your constant love and goodness,
remember me, Lord!

⁸Because the Lord is righteous and good,
    he teaches sinners the path they should follow.
⁹He leads the humble in the right way
    and teaches them his will.
¹⁰With faithfulness and love he leads
    all who keep his covenant and obey his commands.