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Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O my God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O my God, in Thee I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O my God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on You with steadfast confidence], Do not let me be ashamed <i>or</i> my hope in You be disappointed; Do not let my enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God, I trust in you. Do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God, I trust in You. Do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies gloat over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and I trust you. Don't make me ashamed or let enemies defeat me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O my God, in thee have I trusted, let me not be ashamed; let not mine enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I trust you, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />in you, my God, I trust. Save me from the shame of defeat; don't let my enemies gloat over me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I trust in you, my God, do not let me be ashamed; do not let my enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My God, I trust in you. Please do not let me be humiliated; do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My God, I have trusted in you. Do not let me be shamed. Do not let my enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My God, I have trusted in you. Don’t let me be shamed. Don’t let my enemies triumph over me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My God, in You I have trusted, "" Do not let me be ashamed, "" Do not let my enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My God, in Thee I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed, Let not mine enemies exult over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My God, in thee I trusted, I shall not be ashamed: mine enemies shall not exult over me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:2>In you, my God, I trust. Let me not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />my God, in you I trust; do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies gloat over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O my God, I trust in thee; let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My God, in you I have hoped; I shall not be ashamed, lest my enemies boast against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O my God, in Thee have I trusted, let me not be ashamed; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O my God, I have trusted in thee: let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies laugh me to scorn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-2.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=2524" 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">1</span>Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul; <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/bə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕlō·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ḇā·ṭaḥ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">I trust.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not let me</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: ’ê·ḇō·wō·šāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">be put to shame;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not let</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5970.htm" title="5970: ya·‘al·ṣū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To rejoice, exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">exult</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">over me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced.…<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/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a></span><br />Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a></span><br />It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Psalm 71:1</a></span><br />In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Psalm 22:5</a></span><br />They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></span><br />So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Psalm 34:5</a></span><br />Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-27.htm">Joel 2:27</a></span><br />Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Psalm 37:19</a></span><br />In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-116.htm">Psalm 119:116</a></span><br />Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O my God, I trust in you: let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me.</p><p class="hdg">O</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a></b></br> Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1,5,8</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? <i>why art thou so</i> far from helping me, <i>and from</i> the words of my roaring? … </p><p class="hdg">let not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-2.htm">Psalm 13:2-4</a></b></br> How long shall I take counsel in my soul, <i>having</i> sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19-25</a></b></br> Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: <i>neither</i> let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-11.htm">Psalm 41:11</a></b></br> By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Confide</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/9-2.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/22-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/4-16.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/14-6.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/psalms/22-9.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Trusted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Confide</a> <a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/41-11.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/psalms/25-20.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/25-20.htm">Trusted</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>in You, my God, I trust.</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep personal relationship with God, emphasizing trust and reliance on Him. Trust in God is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and the entire Bible. In the historical context, David, the attributed author, often faced adversities and threats from enemies, making trust in God essential for his survival and kingship. This trust is not just intellectual assent but a heartfelt reliance on God's character and promises. Biblically, trust in God is foundational, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart. This trust is also a type of Christ, who perfectly trusted the Father, even unto death, as seen in His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a>).<p><b>Do not let me be put to shame;</b><br>Shame in the biblical sense often relates to public disgrace or dishonor. In ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were significant social constructs. David's plea to avoid shame is a request for God to uphold his honor and vindicate him against false accusations or failures. This plea is echoed in <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a>, where Paul assures that those who believe in Christ will not be put to shame, indicating a spiritual assurance and vindication through faith. Theologically, this reflects the believer's confidence that God will ultimately justify and honor those who trust in Him.<p><b>do not let my enemies exult over me.</b><br>David frequently faced opposition, from King Saul to foreign adversaries. This plea for protection against enemies is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting the constant threats faced by Israel and its leaders. The exultation of enemies would imply a victory over David, which would not only be a personal defeat but also a reflection on God's power and protection. This request for deliverance is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are assured of victory over spiritual enemies through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). The ultimate triumph over enemies is seen in the prophetic vision of Christ's return, where He defeats all opposition (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a>).<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 trust in God amidst adversities. Known for his deep relationship with God, David often turned to prayer and psalms in times of trouble.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in whom David places his trust. God is portrayed as a protector and deliverer, worthy of trust and capable of saving David from shame and his enemies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The adversaries of David, who seek to triumph over him. They represent the challenges and opposition faced by believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_as_a_foundation.htm">Trust in God as a Foundation</a></b><br>Trusting in God should be the foundation of a believer's life. Like David, we are called to place our confidence in God, especially during trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer for Deliverance</a></b><br>David's plea not to be put to shame is a model for believers to seek God's deliverance and protection in prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_opposition_with_faith.htm">Facing Opposition with Faith</a></b><br>Believers will face enemies and challenges, but faith in God ensures that these adversities will not lead to ultimate defeat or shame.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The assurance that God will not let His faithful be put to shame is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_enemies.htm">Victory Over Enemies</a></b><br>Trusting in God leads to victory over spiritual and physical enemies, as He is our defender and advocate.<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/psalm_25_2__why_trust_god_if_believers_suffer.htm">Psalm 25:2 – How can the Psalmist claim trusting God prevents shame when history and current events show many believers still suffer humiliation? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_70_align_with_david's_era.htm">Does the historical context implied in Psalm 70 align with any known archaeological evidence for David's reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'believes_in_him'_mean.htm">What does "believes in Him will not be shamed" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_address_shame.htm">How does the Bible address feelings of embarrassment?</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 2.</span>- <span class="cmt_word">O my God, I trust in thee</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Psalm 11:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>. I, 6, etc<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-2.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">In You,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">my God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ‍ֽלֹהַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕlō·hay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<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">I trust.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֭טַחְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·ṭaḥ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let me not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be ashamed,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵב֑וֹשָׁה</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ḇō·wō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nor</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let my enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exult over me.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעַלְצ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘al·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5970.htm">Strong's 5970: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jump for, joy, exult</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:2 My God I have trusted in you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 25:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:3" /></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>