Psa 25:4-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 25:4-7: 25:4-7 In this prayer for guidance, compassion, and forgiveness, the psalmist turns to the Lord for instruction in wisdom. He confesses his past failures and acknowledges that his hope lies with his merciful Savior. Summary for Ps 25:4-6: 25:4-6 The right path , the path of wisdom (see 5:8 ), means being open to instruction that leads to life (27:11 ; 43:3 ; 73:24 ; 119:12 ).

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‏ Psalms 25:4-6

Summary for Ps 25:4-7: 25:4-7 ^a In this prayer for guidance, compassion, and forgiveness, the psalmist turns to the Lord for instruction in wisdom. He confesses his past failures and acknowledges that his hope lies with his merciful Savior.
Summary for Ps 25:4-6: 25:4-6 ^b The right path, the path of wisdom (see 5:8 ^c), means being open to instruction that leads to life (27:11 ^d; 43:3 ^e; 73:24 ^f; 119:12 ^g).
25:5 ^h Biblical hope does not mean wishing for an event to turn out favorably. Hope trusts the Lord’s will and gives the courage to face disappointments (33:22 ⁱ; 130:5 ^j).
25:6 ^k compassion: See also 51:1 ^l; 57:1 ^m; 103:8 ⁿ.