Psalms 25

Psalms 25:1

UNto thee, O Lord] This Psalm and some others, as 34. 37. 111. 112. 119. 145. are distinguished in several sentences, according to the Heb. Alphabet: and this Psalmist sheweth in the beginning, that he doth not put his trust in any worldly thing, but seek to God alone for deliverance.

I lift up my soul] Deuteronomy 24:15. Psalms 86:4.

Psalms 25:2

I trust in thee] Psalms 22:5. and Psalms 31:1. and Psalms 34:8. Isaiah 28:16. Romans 10:11. For deliverance from mine enemies.

let me not be ashamed] By missing that I hope for. It may be he means the kingdom promised.

let not mine enemies triumph over me] When they have overcome me, 2 Chronicles 20:27.

Psalms 25:3

which transgresse without cause] Who deal ill with me of malice, not any way provoked by me.

Psalms 25:4

Shew me thy wayes] Psalms 27:11. and Psalms 86:11. and 119. Of holinesse, which lead to heaven, as a way leads to the journeyes end.

Psalms 25:5

Lead me] Heb. Make me to walk Proverbs 4:11.

all the day] Constantly against all temptations.

Psalms 25:6

thy tender mercies] Psa. 103. 17. and 106. 1. and 107. 1. Jere. 33. 11. Heb. thy bowels.

for they have been ever of old] Thou hast helpt thine from the beginning of the world, therefore forsake not me.

Psalms 25:7

Remember not the sins of my youth] He confesseth that God raised him up enemies in his age for the sins of his youth, Job 13:26. and Job 20:11. Jere. 3. 25. David prayes God to take away those sins, that his foes may not hurt him.

transgressions] Or, defections.

Psalms 25:8

therefore will he teach sinners in the way] Those that erre, he shews them how to return into the way by repentance.

Psalms 25:9

guide] Heb. make to walk.

in judgement] In the right way they ought to walk in: as follows in this verse, and vers. 12. Psalms 5:8.

Psalms 25:10

mercy and truth] All good we have comes from Gods mercy, and constancy in keeping his word, Psalms 40:11. and Psalms 100:5. Genesis 24:27.

Psalms 25:11

For thy names sake] That thy name may be praised.

for it is great] And therefore needs much mercy for forgivenesse, Psal. 51. 1, 2.

Psalms 25:12

What man is he that feareth the Lord?] If there be any such man, God will guide him.

Psalms 25:13

His soul shall dwell at ease] He shall prosper.

shall dwell at ease] Heb. shall lodge in goodnesse.

Psalms 25:14

The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him] His counsell contained in his word: or, his secret good-will. See notes on Proverbs 3:32.

and he will shew them his covenant] Or, and his covenant to make them know it.

Psalms 25:15

Mine eyes are ever towards the Lord] Psalms 123:1.

pluck] Heb. bring forth.

Psalms 25:17

The troubles of my heart are enlarged] My grief is encreased, because of mine enemies cruelty.

Psalms 25:19

for they are many] The greater and more cruell his foes were, the more he needed Gods help.

cruel hatred] Heb. hatred of violence.

Psalms 25:21

Let integritie and uprightnesse preserve me] Forasmuch as I have behaved my self uprightly toward mine enemies, let them know that thou art the defender of my just cause.