Translations
Modern
But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.
Traditional
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Literal
And I, in my integrity, walk; redeem me and be merciful to me.
Latin
Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum; redime me, et miserere mei.
Original
Hebrew
English
But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.
Notes
In this personal lament, the psalmist prays for redemption because of his innocence and the Lord's justice.
These psalms develop the importance of:
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
Glossary
Topics
Decision: David Redemption: They Who Partake of Pray for the Completion of Uprightness: Saints should Resolve to Walk In