Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 25:15
15. His trust in God is fixed. net—is frequently used as a figure for dangers by enemies (Psalms 9:15; Psalms 10:9). read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 25:16
16-19. A series of earnest appeals for aid because God had seemed to desert him (compare Psalms 13:1; Psalms 17:13, c.), his sins oppressed him, his enemies had enlarged his troubles and were multiplied, increasing in hate and violence (Psalms 9:8 Psalms 18:48). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:1-3
David lifted up his soul to Yahweh in trust, confident that God would not let him down or let his enemies overcome him. He believed no one who put his hope in God would suffer disappointment, though the treacherously wicked would."The mood changes from confidence in God’s justice to submission to God’s guidance. The heart of the believer is never confident without also being submissive to his God." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 228.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:1-7
1. Requests for guidance and pardon 25:1-7 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:1-22
Psalms 25David appealed to God for wisdom and forgiveness because of His goodness to Israel. This is one of the acrostic psalms in which each verse in the Hebrew Bible begins with the succeeding letter of the Hebrew alphabet, here with an occasional irregularity. Two verses begin with the letter resh, the letters waw and qof are absent, and the last verse begins with the letter pe, which is out of normal alphabetical order. The psalm is an individual lament that transforms at the end into a... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:4-7
The psalmist sensed his need for divine guidance and instruction. He wanted to walk in the Lord’s righteous ways but needed help in discerning them. He also requested forgiveness for the sins of his youth, asking God to remember His compassion and loyal love, but not to remember his transgressions. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:8-10
God is good, upright, loving, and faithful. Because He is this way, He teaches sinners and guides the humble, those who sense their need for His help. He does so through His covenant (the Mosaic Law) and testimonies. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:8-22
2. Repetition of the request 25:8-22The same petitions for guidance and pardon recur, but this time the basis of David’s request is the character of God. Psalms 25:8-10 develop the psalmist’s prayer for instruction and guidance in Psalms 25:4-5, and Psalms 25:11 develops his prayer for forgiveness in Psalms 25:6-7. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 25:11
For the sake of the good reputation of Yahweh, David asked that God pardon his sins, which he viewed as great. God had promised to pardon the sins of His people who acknowledged them, so God pardoning David’s sins would show Him faithful to His Word. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 25:14
14. The reason of the blessing explained—the pious enjoy communion with God (compare Proverbs 3:21; Proverbs 3:22), and, of course, learn His gracious terms of pardon. read more