Psalms 25 CEVDCUS06

A Prayer for Guidance and Help

(By David.)

1 I offer you my heart, Lord God,

2 and I trust you.Don't make me ashamedor let enemies defeat me.

3 Don't disappoint anyof your worshipers,but disappoint alldeceitful liars.

4 Show me your pathsand teach me to follow;

5 guide me by your truthand instruct me.You keep me safe,and I always trust you.

6 Please, Lord, remember,you have alwaysbeen patient and kind.

7 Forget each wrong I didwhen I was young.Show how truly kind you areand remember me.

8 You are honest and merciful,and you teach sinnershow to follow your path.

9 You lead humble peopleto do what is rightand to stay on your path.

10 In everything you do,you are kind and faithfulto everyone who keepsour agreement with you.

11 Be true to your name, Lord,by forgiving each oneof my terrible sins.

12 You will show the right pathto all who worship you.

13 Then they will have plenty,and their childrenwill receive the land.

14 Our Lord, you are the friendof your worshipers,and you make an agreementwith all of us.

15 I always look to you,because you rescue mefrom every trap.

16 I am lonely and troubled.Show that you careand have pity on me.

17 My awful worries keep growing.Rescue me from sadness.

18 See my troubles and miseryand 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, knowingthat you will save me.

22 Our God, please save Israelfrom all its troubles.