Psalm 25:12–21

12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?

He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.

13 They will spend their days in prosperity,

and their descendants will inherit the land.

14 The Lord confides in those who fear him;

he makes his covenant known to them.

15 My eyes are ever on the Lord,

for only he will release my feet from the snare.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am lonely and afflicted.

17 Relieve the troubles of my heart

and free me from my anguish.

18 Look on my affliction and my distress

and take away all my sins.

19 See how numerous are my enemies

and how fiercely they hate me!

20 Guard my life and rescue me;

do not let me be put to shame,

for I take refuge in you.

21 May integrity and uprightness protect me,

because my hope, Lord, is in you.

12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?

Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.

13 His soul shall abide in well-being,

and his offspring shall inherit the land.

14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,

and he makes known to them his covenant.

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am lonely and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Consider my affliction and my trouble,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider how many are my foes,

and with what violent hatred they hate me.

20 Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!

Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,

for I wait for you.

12 What man is he that feareth the Lord?

Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

13 His soul shall dwell at ease;

And his seed shall inherit the earth.

14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him;

And he will shew them his covenant.

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

12 Who are those who fear the Lord?

He will show them the path they should choose.

13 They will live in prosperity,

and their children will inherit the land.

14 The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.

He teaches them his covenant.

15 My eyes are always on the Lord,

for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.

16 Turn to me and have mercy,

for I am alone and in deep distress.

17 My problems go from bad to worse.

Oh, save me from them all!

18 Feel my pain and see my trouble.

Forgive all my sins.

19 See how many enemies I have

and how viciously they hate me!

20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them!

Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.

21 May integrity and honesty protect me,

for I put my hope in you.

12 Are there those who respect the Lord?

He will point them to the best way.

13 They will enjoy a good life,

and their children will inherit the land.

14 The Lord tells his secrets to those who respect him;

he tells them about his agreement.

15 My eyes are always looking to the Lord for help.

He will keep me from any traps.

16 Turn to me and have mercy on me,

because I am lonely and hurting.

17 My troubles have grown larger;

free me from my problems.

18 Look at my suffering and troubles,

and take away all my sins.

19 Look at how many enemies I have!

See how much they hate me!

20 Protect me and save me.

I trust you, so do not let me be disgraced.

21 My hope is in you,

so may goodness and honesty guard me.

12 What man is he that feareth Jehovah?

Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

13 His soul shall dwell at ease;

And his seed shall inherit the land.

14 The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him;

And he will show them his covenant.

15 Mine eyes are ever toward Jehovah;

For he will pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Consider mine affliction and my travail;

And forgive all my sins.

19 Consider mine enemies, for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

20 Oh keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,

For I wait for thee.

12 What man is he that feareth Jehovah? him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. 13 His soul shall dwell in prosperity, and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of Jehovah is with them that fear him, that he may make known his covenant to them.

15 Mine eyes are ever toward Jehovah; for he will bring my feet out of the net. 16 Turn toward me, and be gracious unto me; for I am solitary and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are increased: bring me out of my distresses; 18 Consider mine affliction and my travail, and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 Keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I trust in thee. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

12 Who, then, is this person that fears the Lord? 

He is the one whom the Lord will teach which path to choose. 

13 He will enjoy good things in life, 

and his descendants will inherit the land. 

14 The Lord advises those who fear him. 

He reveals to them the intent of his promise. 

15 My eyes are always on the Lord. 

He removes my feet from traps. 

16 Turn to me, and have pity on me. 

I am lonely and oppressed. 

17 Relieve my troubled heart, 

and bring me out of my distress. 

18 Look at my misery and suffering, 

and forgive all my sins. 

19 See how my enemies have increased in number, 

how they have hated me with vicious hatred! 

20 Protect my life, and rescue me! 

Do not let me be put to shame. 

I have taken refuge in you. 

21 Integrity and honesty will protect me because I wait for you. 

12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?

He will show him the way he should choose.

13 He will live a good life,

and his descendants will inherit the land.

14 The secret counsel of the Lord

is for those who fear Him,

and He reveals His covenant to them.

15 My eyes are always on the Lord,

for He will pull my feet out of the net.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am alone and afflicted.

17 The distresses of my heart increase;

bring me out of my sufferings.

18 Consider my affliction and trouble,

and take away all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies; they are numerous,

and they hate me violently.

20 Guard me and deliver me;

do not let me be put to shame,

for I take refuge in You.

21 May integrity and what is right

watch over me,

for I wait for You.

12 Who are they who fear the Lord?

He will teach them the way that they should choose.

13 They will abide in prosperity,

and their children shall possess the land.

14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,

and he makes his covenant known to them.

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am lonely and afflicted.

17 Relieve the troubles of my heart,

and bring me out of my distress.

18 Consider my affliction and my trouble,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider how many are my foes

and with what violent hatred they hate me.

20 O guard my life and deliver me;

do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,

for I wait for you.

12 Who is the man fearing Yahweh?

He will instruct him in the way he should choose.

13 His soul will lodge in prosperity,

and his offspring will possess the land.

14 Intimate fellowship with Yahweh is for those who fear him,

and he makes known his covenant to them.

15 My eyes are continually toward Yahweh,

because he will take my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me and have mercy on me

because I am lonely and afflicted.

17 Remove the troubles of my heart;

bring me out from my distresses.

18 Consider my affliction and trouble,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider that my enemies are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Protect my life and deliver me.

Let me not be put to shame, because I take shelter in you.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,

because I wait for you.

12 Who is the man who has respect for the Lord?

God will teach him the way he has chosen for him.

13 Things will always go well for him.

His children will be given the land.

14 The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him.

He makes his covenant known to them.

15 My eyes always look to the Lord.

He alone can set my feet free from the trap.

16 Turn to me and show me your favor.

I am lonely and hurting.

17 The troubles of my heart have increased.

Set me free from my great pain.

18 Look at how I’m hurting! See how much I suffer!

Take away all of my sins.

19 Look at how many enemies I have!

See how terrible their hatred is for me!

20 Guard my life. Save me.

Don’t let me be put to shame.

I go to you for safety.

21 May my honest and good life keep me safe.

I have put my hope in you.

12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?

He will instruct him in the way he should choose.

13 His soul will abide in prosperity,

And his descendants will inherit the land.

14 The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him,

And He will make them know His covenant.

15 My eyes are continually toward the Lord,

For He will pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

For I am lonely and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

Bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon my affliction and my trouble,

And forgive all my sins.

19 Look upon my enemies, for they are many,

And they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Guard my soul and deliver me;

Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,

For I wait for You.