Psalms 25:16–22
David appeals to God’s mercy in His loneliness and distress, asking for protection from His fierce enemies and the redemption of all Israel.
16 Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses.
18 Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many. They hate me with cruel hatred.
20 Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
22 Redeem Israel, God, out of all his troubles.
David appeals to God’s mercy in his loneliness and distress, asking for protection from his fierce enemies and the redemption of all Israel.
To conclude the acrostic prayer with a final, intense plea for personal rescue from isolation and enemies, while expanding the request to encompass the national redemption of all God’s people.
Trusting the LORD for Guidance, Mercy, and Redemption
Those who lift their souls to the LORD may seek His guidance, mercy, pardon, and deliverance because His covenant paths are love and faithfulness for the humble who fear Him.