Psalm 25 (acrostic)

Psalm 25 (acrostic) Thursday Midday 1

Yahweh, to you * I raise my mind.

My God, I trust in you; * keep me from shame; * don't let my enemies gloat over me.

None who invoke you will be shamed; * shame only on faithless gossips.

Yahweh, make me know your ways; * teach me your paths.

Make me walk faithful to you, and teach me, * for you are the God who will save me. * I call to you all day long.

Remember, Yahweh, how ancient * are your mercy and kindness.

The sins and errors of my youth * do not remember!

But remember me according to your kindness, * according to your goodness, Yahweh.

Yahweh is good and upright; * the Supreme Being shows sinners his way.

He guides the humble in his justice, * and teaches the poor his way.

All Yahweh's paths are kindness and truth * for those who keep the terms of his covenant.

For your name's sake, Yahweh, * forgive my sin, * great though it be.

Who has respect for Yahweh? * him he will show the path he must choose.

His soul will dwell at ease, * and his descendants will inherit the land.

Yahweh's friendship is for those who fear him, * and he reveals to them his covenant.

My eyes are always toward Yahweh, * for he will release my feet from the net.

Turn to me and have pity, * for I am alone and oppressed.

Anguish cramps my heart; * relieve me of my distress.

See my distress and trouble, * and take away all my sins.

See how many enemies I have, * treacherous enemies who hate me.

Preserve my life and rescue me; * keep me from shame since I trust in you.

May integrity and justice preserve me, * since I call upon you.

Ransom Israel, God, * from all its anguish.