Psalm 25:2

Translations

Modern

…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

Traditional

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

Literal

My God, in You I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies rejoice over me.

Latin

Deus meus, in te confido; non erubescam.

Original

Hebrew

English

…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

Notes

Psalms 25:2

Enemies would rejoice by singing a victory song.

Psalms 25:1–3

The psalmist is confident that the godly will be proven right and his enemies will fail (see Psalm 25:15–22).

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 Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Psalm 41:11
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Psalm 22:5
They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.
Psalm 71:1
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Psalm 142:6
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
Psalm 31:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.
Isaiah 37:35
‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalm 13:2–4
How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
Psalm 94:3
How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult?
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified

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