Psalms 25

₁I offer you my heart, LORD God,

₂and I trust you.

Don't make me ashamed

or let enemies defeat me.

₃Don't disappoint any

of your worshippers,

but disappoint all

deceitful liars.

₄Show me your paths

and teach me to follow;

₅guide me by your truth

and instruct me.

You keep me safe,

and I always trust you.

₆Please, LORD, remember,

you have always

been patient and kind.

₇Forget each wrong I did

when I was young.

Show how truly kind you are

and remember me.

₈You are honest and merciful,

and you teach sinners

how to follow your path.

₉You lead humble people

to do what is right

and to stay on your path.

₁₀In everything you do,

you are kind and faithful

to everyone who keeps

our agreement with you.

₁₁Be true to your name, LORD,

by forgiving each one

of my terrible sins.

₁₂You will show the right path

to all who worship you.

₁₃They will have plenty,

and then their children

will receive the land.

₁₄Our LORD, you are the friend

of your worshippers,

and you make an agreement

with all of us.

₁₅I always look to you,

because you rescue me

from every trap.

₁₆I am lonely and troubled.

Show that you care

and have pity on me.

₁₇My awful worries keep growing.

Rescue me from sadness.

₁₈See my troubles and misery

and forgive my sins.

₁₉Look at all my enemies!

See how much they hate me.

₂₀I come to you for shelter.

Protect me, keep me safe,

and don't disappoint me.

₂₁I obey you with all my heart,

and I trust you, knowing

that you will save me.

₂₂Our God, please save Israel

from all its troubles.