Matthew Poole Commentary - Psalms 25:1 - 25:1

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PSALM 25



THE ARGUMENT



This Psalm seems to have been composed when David was under some straits and pressures, when his outward afflictions were accompanied with inward horrors of conscience for his sins, by which he had forfeited God’s favour, and procured these calamities to himself.



David, being distressed by his enemies, taketh his refuge in God, Psa_25:1-6; prayeth for the remission of the sins of his youth, Psa_25:1-7. He showeth the goodness of the Lord to the meek, to such as keep his covenant, to such as fear him, Psa_25:8-15. He prayeth for help in affliction, Psa_25:16-18; and against his enemies, Psa_25:19-21; and to redeem his church from trouble, Psa_25:22.



i.e. I direct my desires and prayers (which are expressed by this phrase, Psa_24:4 Jer_22:27 Lam_3:41) with hope or expectation of a gracious answer, which also it implies, Deu_24:15.