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All day long I put my hope in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou <i>art</i> the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You <i>are</i> the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation; For Thee I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; In You I hope all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You [and only You] I wait [expectantly] all the day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; I wait for You all day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />guide me by your truth and instruct me. You keep me safe, and I always trust you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Lead me in your truth and teach me because you are God, my savior. I wait all day long for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in your truth, and teach me, For you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. I wait for you all day long. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Cause me to tread in Your truth, and teach me, "" For You [are] the God of my salvation, "" Near You I have waited all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Cause me to tread in Thy truth, and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation, Near Thee I have waited all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Cause me to tread in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art God saving me; on thee I waited all the day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Direct me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art God my Saviour; and on thee have I waited all the day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:5>Direct me in your truth, and teach me. For you are God, my Saviour, and I remain with you all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Guide me by your fidelity and teach me, for you are God my savior, for you I wait all the day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lead me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art my God and my Saviour; on thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Lead me in your truth and teach me, because you are my God, my Savior; I have waited for you every day.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Guide me in Thy truth, and teach me; For Thou art the God of my salvation; For Thee do I wait all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art God my Saviour: and I have waited on thee all the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2547" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">To You I Lift Up My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1869.htm" title="1869: haḏ·rî·ḵê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To tread, march. A primitive root; to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow.">Guide me</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ḇa·’ă·mit·te·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">in Your truth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: wə·lam·mə·ḏê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">and teach me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">are the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3468.htm" title="3468: yiš·‘î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare. Or yeshai; from yasha'; liberty, deliverance, prosperity.">of my salvation;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day long</a> <a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: qiw·wî·ṯî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">I wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·wṯ·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">for You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, for they are from age to age.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a></span><br />Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Psalm 119:35</a></span><br />Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31-32</a></span><br />So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. / Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Psalm 119:9</a></span><br />How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14</a></span><br />For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalm 119:133</a></span><br />Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day.</p><p class="hdg">Lead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8,10</a></b></br> Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3,4</a></b></br> O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7</a></b></br> And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.</p><p class="hdg">teach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-26.htm">Psalm 119:26,33,66</a></b></br> I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Nehemiah 9:20</a></b></br> Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-22.htm">Job 36:22</a></b></br> Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?</p><p class="hdg">God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-5.htm">Psalm 24:5</a></b></br> He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Psalm 68:20</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> our God <i>is</i> the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord <i>belong</i> the issues from death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/79-9.htm">Psalm 79:9</a></b></br> Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.</p><p class="hdg">on thee</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Psalm 22:2</a></b></br> O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Psalm 86:3</a></b></br> Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/88-1.htm">Psalm 88:1</a></b></br> A Song <i>or</i> Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day <i>and</i> night before thee:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/24-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/24-5.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/job/36-22.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/psalms/11-2.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/job/32-16.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/19-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">David's confidence in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">He prays for remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">and for help in affliction</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Guide me in Your truth and teach me</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep desire for divine guidance and instruction. The psalmist acknowledges the need for God's truth, which is consistent with the biblical theme that God's Word is the ultimate source of truth (<a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a>). The request for guidance and teaching indicates humility and a recognition of human limitations. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, seeking guidance from God was a common practice, as seen in the lives of figures like Moses and David. This plea also foreshadows the role of the Holy Spirit, who Jesus promised would guide believers into all truth (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>).<p><b>for You are the God of my salvation</b><br>This declaration identifies God as the source of salvation, a central theme throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, salvation often referred to deliverance from physical enemies or peril, as seen in the Exodus narrative. However, it also points to spiritual salvation, which is fully realized in the New Testament through Jesus Christ (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>). The psalmist's acknowledgment of God as the Savior underscores a personal relationship and trust in God's redemptive power. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant faithfulness and His plan for redemption through Christ.<p><b>all day long I wait for You</b><br>The expression of waiting on God signifies patience and trust in His timing and provision. In the historical context, waiting on God was a common theme for the Israelites, who often found themselves in situations requiring patience and reliance on God's promises. This waiting is not passive but involves active faith and hope, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, which promises renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord. The psalmist's continual waiting reflects a life oriented towards God, anticipating His guidance and intervention. This attitude is exemplified in the life of Jesus, who often withdrew to pray and seek the Father's will, demonstrating perfect reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Psalm 25</a>, King David, is expressing his reliance on God for guidance and truth. He is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a leader of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Referred to as the "God of my salvation," highlighting His role as the deliverer and sustainer of David's life. This emphasizes God's sovereignty and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of David's life and his role as king places this psalm within the broader account of Israel's history and their covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_divine_guidance.htm">Dependence on Divine Guidance</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to seek God's guidance in all aspects of life, recognizing that His truth is the ultimate source of wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_salvation.htm">God as the Source of Salvation</a></b><br>Acknowledge God as the foundation of our salvation, understanding that our deliverance and hope are rooted in His character and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_discipline_of_waiting.htm">The Discipline of Waiting</a></b><br>Cultivate patience and trust in God's timing, learning to wait on Him with expectation and faithfulness throughout our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_guidance.htm">The Role of Scripture in Guidance</a></b><br>Engage with the Bible regularly, allowing it to shape our understanding and decisions, as it is the primary means through which God reveals His truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_means_of_seeking_guidance.htm">Prayer as a Means of Seeking Guidance</a></b><br>Develop a consistent prayer life, asking God to guide and teach us, just as David did, and being open to His leading.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/compare_psalm_131's_humility_to_vengeful_god..htm">How does the humble tone in Psalm 131 compare to other passages that depict a vengeful or warlike God (e.g., Deuteronomy 20)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_be_sure_i'll_go_to_heaven.htm">How can I be sure I'll go to Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_expect_from_us.htm">What does God expect from us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_kings_22_20-22_conflict_with_truth.htm">In 1 Kings 22:20–22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Lead me in thy truth.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">make me walk in</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>make me to have an actual experience of the Divine faithfulness in my passage through life.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lead</span> <span class="cmt_word">me in thy truth, and teach me.</span> "Thy truth" would seem to mean here "the true, right path" - the "way of godliness." The prayer is that God will both teach this to the psalmist and "lead him in it" - cause him, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, to walk in it, and never stray from it, so long as he lives. <span class="cmt_word">For thou art the God of my salvation</span>. Thou art the God from whom alone I obtain salvation, and to whom alone, therefore, I am bound to pray for everything on which salvation depends - as, for instance, light and guidance. <span class="cmt_word">On thee do I wait all the day</span>. In prayer for these blessings, I wait on thee all the day long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Guide me</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדְרִ֘יכֵ֤נִי</span> <span class="translit">(haḏ·rî·ḵê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1869.htm">Strong's 1869: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, to walk, to string a, bow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your truth</span><br /><span class="heb">בַאֲמִתֶּ֨ךָ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḇa·’ă·mit·te·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and teach me,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלַמְּדֵ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lam·mə·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֭תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my salvation;</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁעִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3468.htm">Strong's 3468: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day long</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I wait</span><br /><span class="heb">קִ֝וִּ֗יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qiw·wî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for You.</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wṯ·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:5 Guide me in your truth and teach (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>