Psalms 25 — FBV

A psalm of David.

25Verse 1Lord, I come to worship you.^{+
Verse 2}I trust in you, my God. Don't let me be humiliated, and don't let my enemies triumph over me.
^{Verse 3}No one who trusts in you will be humiliated, but humiliation comes to those who are deliberately dishonest.
^{Verse 4}Show me your ways, Lord; teach me to follow your paths.
^{Verse 5}Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. All day long I put my trust in you.
^{Verse 6}Remember, Lord, your compassion and trustworthy love—they are eternal!
^{Verse 7}Please don't remember the sins of my youth when I rebelled against you. Instead, remember me according to your trustworthy love, remember me because of your goodness, Lord.
^{Verse 8}The Lord is good and he is right; that is why he shows the way to those who are lost.^{+
Verse 9}He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.
^{Verse 10}The Lord's paths are those of trustworthy love and truth for those who keep his agreement⁺and do as he says.
^{Verse 11}Lord, because of your nature, forgive my many sins.
^{Verse 12}Who are those who respect the Lord? He will show them the path to choose.
^{Verse 13}They will continue to be prosperous, and their descendants will inherit the land.
^{Verse 14}The Lord is friends with those who respect him, explaining to them his agreement.
^{Verse 15}I always look to the Lord, for he rescues me when I'm trapped.^{+
Verse 16}Watch over me and be good to me, because I am all alone and suffering.
^{Verse 17}My problems get bigger and bigger. Please save me from all I'm going through.
^{Verse 18}See all my troubles and trials. Please forgive my sins.
^{Verse 19}Look at how many enemies I have, and how they really hate me!^{+
Verse 20}Please look after me and save me! Don't let me be humiliated, for you are the one who protects me.
^{Verse 21}May integrity and honesty defend me because I place my confidence in you.
^{Verse 22}God, please deliver the people of Israel from all their troubles!