Psalm 25

Contemporary English Version

⁶ Please, Lord, remember,
you have always
    been patient and kind.
⁷ Forget each wrong I did
    when I was young.
Show how truly kind you are
    and remember me.
⁸ You are honest and merciful,
and you teach sinners
    how to follow your path.

⁹ You lead humble people
to do what is right
    and to stay on your path.
¹⁰ In everything you do,
    you are kind and faithful
to everyone who keeps
    our agreement with you.

¹¹ Be true to your name, Lord,
by forgiving each one
    of my terrible sins.
¹² You will show the right path
    to all who worship you.
¹³ Then they will have plenty,
and their children
    will receive the land.

¹⁴ Our Lord, you are the friend
    of your worshipers,
and you make an agreement
    with all of us.
¹⁵ I always look to you,
because you rescue me
    from every trap.
¹⁶ I am lonely and troubled.
Show that you care
    and have pity on me.
¹⁷ My awful worries keep growing.
    Rescue me from sadness.
¹⁸ See my troubles and misery
    and forgive my sins.

¹⁹ Look at all my enemies!
    See how much they hate me.
²⁰ I come to you for shelter.
Protect me, keep me safe,
    and don't disappoint me.
²¹ I obey you with all my heart,
and I trust you, knowing
    that you will save me.

²² Our God, please save Israel
    from all its troubles.