Psalm 25:1
“Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 25Meaning
The prayer begins by lifting the whole self to the LORD, expressing directed dependence rather than self-sufficiency.
Trust, guidance, mercy and confession
Verses 1–7 move from lifted soul and trust to requests for guidance, remembered mercy and forgiveness of youthful sins.
Read carefully
The prayer begins by lifting the whole self to the LORD, expressing directed dependence rather than self-sufficiency. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
Reflection
The prayer begins by lifting the whole self to the LORD, expressing directed dependence rather than self-sufficiency.