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In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, I give my life to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. To You, LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To Thee, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of David. To You, O Yahweh, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. LORD, I appeal to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Davidic. LORD, I turn to You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I offer you my heart, LORD God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br /> [By David.] To you, O LORD, I lift my soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I offer my prayer; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will lift up my soul to you, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By David. O LORD, I come before you in prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[By David.] To you, LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. To thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By David. To you, Yahweh, I lift up my soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />BY DAVID. [ALEPH-BET] To You, O YHWH, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> By David. Unto Thee, O Jehovah, my soul I lift up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To David. To thee, O Jehovah, I will lift up my soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end, a psalm for David. To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:1>Unto the end. A Psalm of David. To you, Lord, I have lifted up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />UNTO thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To you, LORD JEHOVAH, I have lifted up my soul. The evil shall be ashamed of their nothingness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />[A Psalm] of David. Unto Thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/25-1.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=2519" 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><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. "> To You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ’eś·śā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">I lift</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">up my soul;</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.…<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="/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4</a></span><br />Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a></span><br />Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a></span><br />Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<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/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Isaiah 26:9</a></span><br />My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-41.htm">Lamentations 3:41</a></span><br />Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven:<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="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<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="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<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="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To you, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4</a></b></br> He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4</a></b></br> Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a></b></br> Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/24-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/24-9.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/psalms/24-10.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/25-13.htm">Soul</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>Of David.</b><br>This phrase indicates that the psalm is attributed to King David, a central figure in the history of Israel. David was the second king of Israel and is known for his deep relationship with God, his military conquests, and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the nation's capital. The psalms attributed to him often reflect his personal experiences, struggles, and devotion to God. David's life is chronicled in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, and his lineage is significant as it leads to Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah coming from the house of David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).<p><b>To You, O LORD,</b><br>The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the Hebrew name for God, YHWH, which is considered sacred and represents God's eternal and unchanging nature. This invocation shows a direct and personal relationship with God, emphasizing His covenantal faithfulness. The psalmist's address to God highlights the importance of prayer and reliance on God in times of need. This phrase reflects the centrality of God in the life of the believer, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where God is the ultimate source of help and salvation (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>).<p><b>I lift up my soul;</b><br>"Lifting up the soul" is an expression of deep trust and dependence on God. It signifies offering one's innermost being to God, seeking His guidance, protection, and mercy. This act of lifting up the soul is a form of worship and surrender, acknowledging God's sovereignty and the psalmist's need for divine intervention. The imagery of lifting up the soul can be connected to other scriptures that speak of seeking God with one's whole heart (<a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4</a>, <a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a>). It also foreshadows the New Testament call to present oneself as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</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 and dependence on God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David often turned to God in times of trouble and need.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His people. David addresses God directly, indicating a personal relationship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/soul.htm">Soul</a></b><br>In Hebrew, the word "nephesh" is used, which can mean life, self, or inner being. David is offering his entire being to God, signifying trust and surrender.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god.htm">Trust in God</a></b><br>David's act of lifting his soul to God is a profound expression of trust. In our lives, we are called to trust God with our innermost thoughts and concerns, knowing He is faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/surrender_and_dependence.htm">Surrender and Dependence</a></b><br>By lifting his soul, David demonstrates complete surrender to God's will. We are encouraged to depend on God in every aspect of our lives, acknowledging His sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>The use of "O LORD" signifies a personal relationship. We are invited to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, where we can freely express our deepest desires and fears.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_means_of_lifting_the_soul.htm">Prayer as a Means of Lifting the Soul</a></b><br>Prayer is a powerful way to lift our souls to God. It is through prayer that we communicate our trust, surrender, and 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/how_can_faith_help_overcome_despair.htm">How can faith help overcome despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_wise_speech_foster_well-being.htm">What does 'Bless the Lord, O My Soul' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_hardship_today.htm">If Psalm 3 assures the faithful of protection, why do many believers still face hardship or unanswered pleas today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</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 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift; up my soul</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a>). The Hebrew phrase does not mean a temporary raising of the heart to God, but a permanent setting of the affections on him (see <a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">Deuteronomy 24:15</a>; and comp. <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/25-1.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">Of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִ֡ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">To You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine 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">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I lift</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשָּֽׂא׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">up my soul;</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 25:1 By David (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/24-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 24:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 24:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/25-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 25:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 25:2" /></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>