Psalm 25:16

Translations

Modern

Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Traditional

Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

Literal

May You turn to me and show favor to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Latin

Respice in me, et miserere mei, quia unicus et pauper sum ego.

Original

Hebrew

English

Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Notes

Psalms 25:15–22

The psalmist expresses confidence in the Lord, commits to a life of integrity, and prays for rescue.

Psalms 25:1–22

This personal lament includes wisdom teachings and a community lament. It starts and ends with a declaration of trust in the Lord (Psalm 25:1–3, 15–22). The psalmist prays for guidance (Psalm 25:4–7) and urges the godly to live wisely (25:12–14).

In addition to the enemies who trouble him, the psalmist confesses his sins(Psalm 25:7, 11, 18) as part of his distress. Trust grows by understanding God's nature: He is compassionate, faithful, and good (Psalm 25:8–10).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 86:16
Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.
Daniel 9:17
So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
Micah 7:19
He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.
Psalm 69:14–20
Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.
Psalm 143:4
My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.
Psalm 60:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
Psalm 88:15–18
From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair.
Mark 15:33–35
From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Living Alone

Psalm 25:16

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