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Guide me into your truth[a] and teach me.
For you are the God who delivers me;
on you I rely all day long.
Remember[b] your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord,
for you have always acted in this manner.[c]
Do not hold against me[d] the sins of my youth[e] or my rebellious acts.
Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 25:5 sn The Lord’s commandments are referred to as truth here because they are a trustworthy and accurate expression of the divine will.
  2. Psalm 25:6 tn That is, “remember” with the intention of repeating.
  3. Psalm 25:6 tn Heb “for from antiquity [are] they.”
  4. Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “do not remember,” with the intention of punishing.
  5. Psalm 25:7 sn That is, the sins characteristic of youths, who lack moral discretion and wisdom.
  6. Psalm 25:7 tn Heb “according to your faithfulness, remember me, you, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.”

Guide me in your truth(A) and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,(B)
    and my hope is in you(C) all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,(D)
    for they are from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth(E)
    and my rebellious ways;(F)
according to your love(G) remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.(H)

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