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for I <i>am</i> desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I <i>am</i> desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am alone and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me [LORD] and be gracious to me, For I am alone and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am alone and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am alone and afflicted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am lonely and troubled. Show that you care and have pity on me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Turn to me, and have pity on me. I am lonely and oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Turn to me, LORD, and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Turn thee to me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn to me, and favor me, "" For I [am] lonely and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Turn Thou unto me, and favour me, For lonely and afflicted am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Turn to me and pity me, for I alone and afflicted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:16>Look upon me and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Look upon me, have pity on me, for I am alone and afflicted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Turn thou unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am the only son and destitute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Return to me and show me mercy because I am alone and afflicted.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Turn Thee unto me, and be gracious unto me; For I am solitary and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Look upon me, and have mercy upon me; for I am an only child and poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-16.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=2627" 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">15</span>My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: pə·nêh- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">Turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: wə·ḥān·nê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">and be gracious,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3173.htm" title="3173: yā·ḥîḏ (Adj-ms) -- Only, only one, solitary. From yachad; properly, united, i.e. Sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; the life.">am lonely</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: wə·‘ā·nî (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">and afflicted.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.…<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="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Psalm 34:18</a></span><br />The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-1.htm">Psalm 86:1</a></span><br />A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-10.htm">Psalm 27:10</a></span><br />Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-18.htm">John 14:18</a></span><br />I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-16.htm">Psalm 69:16</a></span><br />Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Turn you to me, and have mercy on me; for I am desolate and afflicted.</p><p class="hdg">turn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-16.htm">Psalm 69:16</a></b></br> Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness <i>is</i> good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Psalm 86:16</a></b></br> O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.</p><p class="hdg">for i</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Psalm 69:14-20</a></b></br> Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Psalm 88:15-18</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> afflicted and ready to die from <i>my</i> youth up: <i>while</i> I suffer thy terrors I am distracted… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Psalm 143:4</a></b></br> Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/9-6.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/job/30-3.htm">Solitary</a> <a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Solitary</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/27-10.htm">Turned</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>Turn to me</b><br>This phrase is a plea for God's attention and intervention. In the biblical context, turning to God signifies repentance and seeking His presence. It echoes the call for divine attention found in other Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Psalm 86:16</a>. The act of turning is also a common theme in the prophetic books, where God calls His people to turn back to Him (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/3-12.htm">Jeremiah 3:12</a>). This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to respond to those who seek Him earnestly.<p><b>and be gracious</b><br>The request for grace highlights the psalmist's reliance on God's unmerited favor. Grace is a central theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing God's kindness and mercy towards humanity. In the Old Testament, grace is often associated with God's covenantal love (hesed) and His willingness to forgive and restore. This plea aligns with the New Testament understanding of grace, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, where salvation is described as a gift from God. The psalmist's appeal for grace underscores human dependence on divine benevolence.<p><b>for I am lonely</b><br>Loneliness in the biblical context can refer to both physical isolation and spiritual desolation. The psalmist's expression of loneliness may reflect the experience of being abandoned or misunderstood by others, a common theme in the life of David, who faced betrayal and isolation. This condition also points to the human need for community and relationship, which is fulfilled in the body of Christ, as seen in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>). The psalmist's loneliness can be seen as a type of Christ, who experienced ultimate loneliness on the cross (<a href="/matthew/27-46.htm">Matthew 27:46</a>).<p><b>and afflicted</b><br>Affliction refers to suffering or distress, often seen as a result of external pressures or internal struggles. In the historical context, affliction could arise from enemies, personal sin, or divine discipline. The psalmist's affliction may mirror the trials faced by the Israelites, such as oppression by foreign nations or the consequences of disobedience. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God as a deliverer of the afflicted, as seen in <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a>. It also foreshadows the suffering servant motif in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, pointing to Jesus Christ, who bore affliction for humanity's redemption.<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>, David is expressing a personal plea to God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David often turned to God in times of distress.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The recipient of David's plea. In this verse, God is seen as a compassionate and gracious being who can provide comfort and relief.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/loneliness_and_affliction.htm">Loneliness and Affliction</a></b><br>These are the conditions David is experiencing. They represent not just physical isolation but also emotional and spiritual distress.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_compassionate_nature.htm">God's Compassionate Nature</a></b><br>God is inherently gracious and compassionate. David's plea is based on his understanding of God's character, which is consistent throughout Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_loneliness.htm">The Reality of Loneliness</a></b><br>Even those close to God, like David, experience loneliness and affliction. It's a common human experience that should drive us to seek God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_response_to_affliction.htm">Prayer as a Response to Affliction</a></b><br>David models turning to God in prayer during times of distress. This is a practical step for believers facing similar situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_readiness_to_respond.htm">God's Readiness to Respond</a></b><br>The verse implies that God is willing to turn towards us when we call upon Him, highlighting His readiness to engage with our struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_grace.htm">Seeking God's Grace</a></b><br>The request for God to be gracious underscores the importance of seeking divine grace in our lives, recognizing our dependence on Him.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_loneliness.htm">What does the Bible say about loneliness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_38_align_with_hope.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 38's extreme self-condemnation with other biblical passages that offer hope and forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_wrath_reconciled_with_love.htm">Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me</span>. The approach of peril is regarded as a sign that God has "turned away his face." He is besought, therefore, to turn towards one who needs his aid. <span class="cmt_word">For I am</span> <span class="cmt_word">desolate and afflicted</span> (comp. vers. 17, 18). The affliction evidently comes from enemies, either foreign or domestic (vers. 2, 19); but its nature is not further indicated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-16.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">Turn</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵה־</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nêh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn, to face, appear, look</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and be gracious,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָנֵּ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥān·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</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">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am lonely</span><br /><span class="heb">יָחִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḥîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and afflicted.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:16 Turn to me and have mercy (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:17" /></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>