Psalms 25:21
May integrity and honesty defend me because I place my confidence in you.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
In Context
20Please look after me and save me! Don't let me be humiliated, for you are the one who protects me.
22God, please deliver the people of Israel from all their troubles!
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23The Lord rewards all those who do what is right and who are trustworthy. The Lord handed you over to me today, but I refused to harm the Lord's anointed one.
Psalms 18:20The Lord rewarded me because I do what's right; he repaid me because I am innocent.
Psalms 26:11For I don't do that—I act with integrity. Save me and be gracious to me!
Proverbs 11:3Honesty guides the good, but deceit destroys liars.
Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel to shut the lions' mouths. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight. In addition, I have never done you any wrong, Your Majesty.”
Acts 25:10“I'm standing before Caesar's court to be tried, right where I should be,” Paul replied. “I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you very well know.
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 →