Tag: Psalm 25

Enemies are made. They do not preexist. Enemies are brought about for several reasons. Enemies are sometimes produced by no fault of our own, and other times are produced by my ill actions, words, or sin. Having enemies is known by every generation, culture, and society. Why should I be excluded? Having an enemy knows […]

David is suffering the consequences of his sins. He mentions his sins four times. (7, 8, 11, 18) They are not mentioned in detail or specifics, only that they are great, and many and they came from his rebellious nature. The rebellious nature is in everyone. Sins have consequences. God will forgive sins if I […]

Jesus instructs his people though they are sinners because he is good and upright. If I am humble he will guide me in what is right and teach me his way. Jesus spent most of his ministry teaching to anyone and everyone who wanted to listen. Often he taught what is loving and faithful the […]

David’s relationship with the Lord God must be very close because he asks for something most religions teach is too bold and impossible to ask for. David’s request concerns what he wants the Lord Jesus to remember. “Remember your mercy and love. However, those sins of mine and my rebellious nature, forget them.” God does […]

The LORD has life paths set for mankind. A life path is a way to live; how to walk by faith in Jesus, live a righteous life, and interact with others and the environment. “Path” is “orah” (a transliteration) in Hebrew meaning “a well-trodden road or path” and “manner.” It can also mean caravan because […]

Psalm 25, a prayer-psalm written by David is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The Hebrew alphabet has twenty-two letters and does not have case (upper and lower). Therefore, this poetic prayer has twenty-two verses. The prayer begins by beseeching the Lord, “To you, O […]