Psalm 25

My soul I dedicate to you, Jehovah.
And it is in you, my god, I place my trust.
Let not the shame of defeat overwhelm me,
Let not my enemies triumph over me.
(Those who have faith in you will not be disgraced,
But those who betray you without cause will.)

Let me know your ways, O Jehovah!
Instruct me in how to live my life.
Lead me to your truths, teach me them,
For you are my god, my savior.
And always will I trust in you.
Do not forget, Jehovah, your acts
Of mercy and loving loyalty,
For they date back to times of yore.
Forgive, though, the sins of my youth,
The transgressions of my salad days;
Remember me with kindness and love.

Because of his goodness, Jehovah
Guides sinners onto the proper path,
Exhorts the humble to justice,
Teaching them to follow his ways. ---
And all the ways of Jehovah
Are loving, faithful, and loyal
For those who honor his covenant.
In your name sake, O Jehovah,
Forgive my sins, though they be many.

Those who fear and have respect for Jehovah --
He will show them the path they should choose;
They will live their lives in prosperity,
And their land will be passed on to their children.
To those who fear and respect him, Jehovah
Will confide and reveal his covenant.

I ever look to Jehovah for succor;
For he can pull my legs free from the trap.
Answer my prayer and be merciful to me,
For I am lonely, distressed, and downtrodden;
My heart is beset by growing worries.
Save me, Jehovah,  from all my troubles!
For my afflictions, my pain and suffering
Have sympathy and forgive all my sins.
(See how great is the number of my foes
And how vicious is their hatred for me.)

Guard my life and come to my rescue!
Spare me from the disgrace of defeat,
For I entrust you with my safety.
May honesty and rectitude
Keep me, as I place my hopes in you.

From all its troubles and afflictions, O God,
Delivery the nation of Israel!