Psalms 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Majority Standard Bible
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 always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
Cross References
Psalms 60:1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
Psalms 86:1A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Psalms 88:15From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair.
Psalms 119:132Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Daniel 9:17So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
Mark 15:33From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.
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 →