Psalms 25:6-16

6 Lord, remember your mercy and love that you have shown since long ago.

7 Do not remember the sins and wrong things I did when I was young. But remember to love me always because you are good, Lord.

8 The Lord is good and right; he points sinners to the right way.

9 He shows those who are humble how to do right, and he teaches them his ways.

10 All the Lord's ways are loving and true for those who follow the demands of his agreement.

11 For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my many sins.

12 Are there those who respect the Lord? He will point them to the best way.

13 They will enjoy a good life, and their children will inherit the land.

14 The Lord tells his secrets to those who respect him; he tells them about his agreement.

15 My eyes are always looking to the Lord for help. He will keep me from any traps.

16 Turn to me and have mercy on me, because I am lonely and hurting.

Psalms 25:6-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 25

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This is the first of the psalms which is written in an alphabetical order, or in which the first word of every verse begins with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order, though it is not strictly and regularly observed; the reason of this manner of writing is not very obvious; the {r} Jews confess their ignorance of it; it may be to engage the attention to what is said, or to assist the memory in laying it up, and retaining it there. The occasion of the psalm seems to be the troubles David was in on account of an unnatural rebellion raised against him by some of his subjects, at the head of which was his own son Absalom; he speaks of himself as in a net, and in great affliction, distress, and trouble, by reason of his enemies, Ps 25:15-18; and as being brought to a sense of his former sins, for which he desires pardon, Ps 25:7,11. {r} Kimchi in loc.