Psalm 25

 

1 Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 4 Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 6 Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11 For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 12 What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Prayer :

Abba Father,

As we lift up our souls to you, we declare our trust in you, O God. We come before you, seeking your guidance, wisdom, and grace. May we not be ashamed, and may our enemies not triumph over us. We place our trust in your unfailing love.

Lord, we pray for those who wait on you. Let none be ashamed who put their hope in you. Teach us your ways, O Lord, and lead us in your truth. You are the God of our salvation, and we wait on you throughout the day.

We acknowledge your tender mercies and lovingkindnesses, which have been ever of old. Remember us according to your mercy, and forgive our sins for your goodness' sake. Guide the meek in judgment, and teach them your ways. May we walk in the paths of mercy and truth, keeping your covenant and testimonies.

Pardon our iniquities for your name's sake, O Lord. We recognize our dependence on your instruction and guidance. As we fear you, reveal to us the secrets of your covenant.

Our eyes are ever toward you, Lord. Pluck our feet from the nets of challenges and temptations. Turn to us with mercy, for we are desolate and afflicted. Look upon our afflictions and pains, and forgive our sins.

Consider our enemies, O God, and protect us from those who harbor cruel hatred. Keep our souls, deliver us, and let us not be ashamed, for our trust is in you. Let integrity and uprightness preserve us, and we wait on you.

Redeem us, O God, out of all our troubles. In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.