Psalm 25:18

Translations

Modern

Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.

Traditional

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

Literal

Look on my affliction and my trouble, and lift all my sins.

Latin

Vide humilitatem meam et laborem meum, et dimitte universa delicta mea.

Original

Hebrew

English

Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.

Notes

Psalms 25:17–18

The psalmist finds no relief (see Psalms 4:1; 13:1–2) as his problems worsen. He connects his anguish to sin but does not explain the nature of his sin (see Psalm 25:7, 11).

Psalms 25:15–22

The psalmist expresses confidence in the Lord, commits to a life of integrity, and prays for rescue.

Psalms 25:1–22

This personal lament includes wisdom teachings and a community lament. It starts and ends with a declaration of trust in the Lord (Psalm 25:1–3, 15–22). The psalmist prays for guidance (Psalm 25:4–7) and urges the godly to live wisely (25:12–14).

In addition to the enemies who trouble him, the psalmist confesses his sins(Psalm 25:7, 11, 18) as part of his distress. Trust grows by understanding God's nature: He is compassionate, faithful, and good (Psalm 25:8–10).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”
Psalm 119:132
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”
Matthew 9:2
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
Lamentations 5:1
Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace!
Psalm 32:1–5
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Psalm 51:8–9
Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice.
Luke 1:25
“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
Psalm 119:153
Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Pardon: Pray for for Yourselves Sin: Forgiveness of

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