Psalms 25:16
Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 ever towards the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare.
17The troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from my necessities.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the inscription of a title, to David himself, for doctrine,
Psalms 86:1A prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.
Psalms 88:15Lord, why castest thou off my prayer: why turnest thou away thy face from me?
Daniel 9:17Now therefore, O our God, hear the supplication of thy servant, and his prayers: and shew thy face upon thy sanctuary which is desolate, for thy own sake.
Mark 15:33And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole earth until 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 →