Psalm 25:1–10

1–2  25 My head is high, God, held high;

I’m looking to you, God;

No hangdog skulking for me.

3  I’ve thrown in my lot with you;

You won’t embarrass me, will you?

Or let my enemies get the best of me?

Don’t embarrass any of us

Who went out on a limb for you.

It’s the traitors who should be humiliated.

4  Show me how you work, God;

School me in your ways.

5  Take me by the hand;

Lead me down the path of truth.

You are my Savior, aren’t you?

6  Mark the milestones of your mercy and love, God;

Rebuild the ancient landmarks!

7  Forget that I sowed wild oats;

Mark me with your sign of love.

Plan only the best for me, God!

8  God is fair and just;

He corrects the misdirected,

Sends them in the right direction.

9  He gives the rejects his hand,

And leads them step-by-step.

10  From now on every road you travel

Will take you to God.

Follow the Covenant signs;

Read the charted directions.