Psalm 25:11
“For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 25Meaning
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
Verses 8–15 reflect on divine goodness, instruction, covenant faithfulness, forgiveness, fear of the LORD and covenant counsel.
Read carefully
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
Reflection
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.