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Oh, save me from them all!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged: <i>O</i> bring thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are multiplied; Bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The distresses of my heart increase; bring me out of my sufferings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The distresses of my heart increase; bring me out of my sufferings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My awful worries keep growing. Rescue me from sadness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Relieve my troubled heart, and bring me out of my distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Relieve me of my worries and save me from all my troubles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Relieve me from the distresses of my heart, and bring me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The distresses of my heart have enlarged themselves, "" Bring me out from my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The distresses of my heart have enlarged themselves, From my distresses bring me out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The straits of my heart were enlarged: bring me out from my distresses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from my necessities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:17>The troubles of my heart have been multiplied. Deliver me from my needfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Relieve the troubles of my heart; bring me out of my distress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Relieve the troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are multiplied; O bring thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The griefs of my heart multiply; take me from my griefs!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart are enlarged; O bring Thou me out of my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The afflictions of my heart have been multiplied; deliver me from my distresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-17.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=2633" 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">16</span>Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: ṣā·rō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">The troubles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">of my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/7337.htm" title="7337: hir·ḥî·ḇū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be or grow wide or large. A primitive root; to broaden.">increase;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">free me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4691.htm" title="4691: mim·mə·ṣū·qō·w·ṯay (Prep-m:: N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Straits, stress. Or mtsuqah; feminine of matsuwq; narrowness, i.e. trouble.">from my distress.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.…<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="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.<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="/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="/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="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15-16</a></span><br />For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / 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="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17-18</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. / The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a></span><br />Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring you me out of my distresses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></b></br> Many <i>are</i> the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1-8</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Psalm 42:7</a></b></br> Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/6-3.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Distresses</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/psalms/22-21.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/job/16-5.htm">Relieve</a> <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/psalms/22-29.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">Distresses</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-4.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Relieve</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">Troubles</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>The troubles of my heart increase;</b><br>This phrase reflects the deep emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by the psalmist, often identified as David. In the biblical context, David faced numerous adversities, including threats from enemies, personal sin, and familial strife. The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of emotions and will, indicating that the psalmist's inner being is overwhelmed. This mirrors the human condition of facing increasing challenges and the need for divine intervention. The increasing troubles can be seen as a test of faith, similar to the trials faced by Job, who also experienced profound suffering and sought understanding from God.<p><b>free me from my distress.</b><br>The plea for freedom from distress highlights the psalmist's reliance on God for deliverance. In the historical context, David often sought refuge in God during times of persecution, such as when fleeing from King Saul or during Absalom's rebellion. This cry for liberation is a common theme in the Psalms, where the faithful seek God's intervention in times of trouble. Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who offers freedom from the bondage of sin and spiritual distress. The concept of divine rescue is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to cast their anxieties on God, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Psalm 25</a>, David is expressing his personal struggles and seeking God's deliverance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David directs his plea for relief from his increasing troubles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalms often reflects the collective struggles and spiritual journey of the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_our_troubles.htm">Acknowledging Our Troubles</a></b><br>Recognize that it is natural to experience increasing troubles and that acknowledging them is the first step toward seeking God's help.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/turning_to_god_in_distress.htm">Turning to God in Distress</a></b><br>Like David, we should turn to God in our times of distress, trusting in His ability to deliver us from our troubles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>This verse highlights the importance of prayer as a means of communicating our struggles to God and seeking His intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trust in God's faithfulness to respond to our cries for help, as He has done for His people throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_through_trials.htm">Spiritual Growth Through Trials</a></b><br>Understand that trials can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper reliance on God, as seen in David's life and writings.<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_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_paranoia.htm">What does the Bible say about paranoia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_prayers_go_unanswered.htm">Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_hear_god's_guidance.htm">What does the Bible say about health?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">The troubles.</span>--The consensus of commentators is for a different division of the Hebrew words.<p><span class= "bld">. . .</span> "Relieve my sore heart,<p>And release me from my distress."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 17, 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.</span> The affliction, of whatever kind it may have been, was regarded by David as a punishment sent on him for his sins. Of his sins he was at this time deeply conscious (vers. 7, 11) and deeply repentant. Probably they included his great sin (see the comment on ver. 11). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-17.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">The troubles</span><br /><span class="heb">צָר֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָבִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">increase;</span><br /><span class="heb">הִרְחִ֑יבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hir·ḥî·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7337.htm">Strong's 7337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or grow wide or large</span><br /><br /><span class="word">free me</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹצִיאֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my distress.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֝מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·ṣū·qō·w·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4691.htm">Strong's 4691: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrowness, trouble</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:18" /></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>