Psalm 25:20

Translations

Modern

Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.

Traditional

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

Literal

Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.

Latin

Custodi animam meam, et erue me: non erubescam, quoniam speravi in te.

Original

Hebrew

English

Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.

Notes

Psalms 25:19–20

The psalmist asks God to handle these enemies, knowing that the Lord hates violent people (see Psalm 11:5).

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 Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 71:1–2
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
Psalm 121:7
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
Joel 2:26–27
You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame.
Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalm 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.
Psalm 22:20–21
Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.
Acts 7:59
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Luke 23:46
Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.

Glossary

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Topics

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