Psalms 25:11
Because of your name, O Lord, let me have forgiveness for my sin, which is very great.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
In Context
10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and good faith for those who keep his agreement and his witness.
12If a man has the fear of the Lord, the Lord will be his teacher in the way of his pleasure.
Cross References
Exodus 34:7Having mercy on thousands, overlooking evil and wrongdoing and sin; he will not let wrongdoers go free, but will send punishment on children for the sins of their fathers, and on their children's children to the third and fourth generation.
Psalms 31:3\31:2\Let your ear be turned to me; take me quickly out of danger; be my strong Rock, my place of strength where I may be safe.
Psalms 109:21But, O Lord God, give me your help, because of your name; take me out of danger, because your mercy is good.
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who takes away your sins; and I will no longer keep your evil doings in mind.
Jeremiah 14:7Though our sins give witness against us, do something, O Lord, for the honour of your name: for again and again we have been turned away from you, we have done evil against you.
Ezekiel 36:22For this cause say to the children of Israel, This is what the Lord has said: I am doing this, not because of you, O children of Israel, but because of my holy name, which you have made unclean among the nations wherever you went.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 25:9-15
Divine Goodness and Mercy. 8 Good and upright is the Lord : therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11 For thy name's sake, O Lord , pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 12 What man is he that feareth the Lord ? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14… Read the whole commentary →