25:8 The Lord is both kind and fair; 1
that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live. 2
25:9 May he show 3 the humble what is right! 4
May he teach 5 the humble his way!
25:10 The Lord always proves faithful and reliable 6
to those who follow the demands of his covenant. 7
25:11 For the sake of your reputation, 8 O Lord,
forgive my sin, because it is great. 9
25:12 The Lord shows his faithful followers
the way they should live. 10
25:13 They experience his favor; 11
their descendants 12 inherit the land. 13
25:14 The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, 14
and he reveals his covenantal demands to them. 15
25:15 I continually look to the Lord for help, 16
for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net. 17
25:16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me,
for I am alone 18 and oppressed!
25:17 Deliver me from my distress; 19
rescue me from my suffering! 20
25:18 See my pain and suffering!
Forgive all my sins! 21
25:19 Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me;
they hate me and want to harm me. 22
25:20 Protect me 23 and deliver me!
Please do not let me be humiliated,
for I have taken shelter in you!
25:21 May integrity and godliness protect me,
for I rely on you!