Psalms 25:21
For my clean and upright ways keep me safe, because my hope is in you.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
In Context
20O keep my soul, and take me out of danger: let me not be shamed, for I have put my faith in you.
22Give Israel salvation, O God, out of all his troubles.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23And the Lord will give to every man the reward of his righteousness and his faith: because the Lord gave you into my hands today, and I would not put out my hand against the man who has been marked with the holy oil.
Psalms 18:20\18:19\He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.
Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.
Proverbs 11:3The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.
Daniel 6:22\6:21\Then Daniel said to the king, O King, have life for ever.
Acts 25:10And Paul said, I am before the seat of Caesar's authority where it is right for me to be judged: I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you are well able to see.
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 →