Psalms 25:16
Be turned to me, and have mercy on me; for I am troubled and have no helper.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
In Context
15My eyes are turned to the Lord at all times; for he will take my feet out of the net.
17The troubles of my heart are increased: O take me out of my sorrows.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1To the chief music-maker; put to Shushan-eduth. Michtam. Of David.\
Psalms 86:1A Prayer. Of David. Let your ears be open to my voice, O Lord, and give me an answer; for I am poor and in need.
Psalms 88:15\88:14\Lord, why have you sent away my soul? why is your face covered from me?
Psalms 119:132Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
Daniel 9:17And now, give ear, O our God, to the prayer of your servant and to his request for grace, and let your face be shining on your holy place which is made waste, because of your servants, O Lord.
Mark 15:33And when the sixth hour had come, it was dark over all the land till the ninth hour.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 25:16-22
Precious Promises; Petitions. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord ; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let… Read the whole commentary →