Psalms 25 (KJV)

22 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 25 contains 22 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

6Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. <sup>tender: Heb. bowels</sup>

7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.

8Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

11For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

12What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. <sup>dwell: Heb. lodge in goodness</sup>

14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. <sup>and: or, and his covenant to make them know it</sup>

15Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. <sup>pluck: Heb. bring forth</sup>

16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. <sup>cruel: Heb. hatred of violence</sup>

20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 25 in the KJV?

Psalms 25 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 22 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 25 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 25 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 25 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 25 contains 22 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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