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The second Acrostic Psalm (see App-63 .) The omission of ( *Koph* ) makes twenty-one letters (7x3) instead of twenty-two, and marks off one verse ([Psalms 25:11](../../../kjv/psalms/25/11) ) as central, which is the first confession of sin in the Psalms; thus linking on *Repentance* to *Suffering* and Resurrection ( Psa 16:22 ), as in [Luke 24:44-47](../../../kjv/luke/24/44-47) . The double (Heb. character) (A=Aleph) in [Psalms 25:1-2](../../../kjv/psalms/25/1-2) connects the looking up of the worshipper with the double (Heb. character) (R=Resh) of [Psalms 25:18-19](../../../kjv/psalms/25/18-19) , which speaks of the looking down of Jehovah. These two are linked on to [Psalms 25](../../../kjv/psalms/25) by the Selah of [Psalms 24:10](../../../kjv/psalms/24/10) and [Psalms 24:4](../../../kjv/psalms/24/4) . See note on Selah ([Psalms 24:10](../../../kjv/psalms/24/10) ).
**Title. of David** = by David, or pertaining to the true David.
**lift up.** [Psalms 25:1-2](../../../kjv/psalms/25/1-2) are connected with verses: [Psalms 25:18](../../../kjv/psalms/25/18) , [Psalms 25:19](../../../kjv/psalms/25/19) , the double *Aleph* , with the double *Resh* connecting David's looking up with Jehovah's looking down.
**soul.** Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .

**I trust** = have confided. Hebrew. *batah* . See App-69 . Not the same word as in [Psalms 25:20](../../../kjv/psalms/25/20) .
**not.** Hebrew. *'al* (= Greek. *me),* subjective. Compare "none", [Psalms 25:3](../../../kjv/psalms/25/3) .
**ashamed** = put to shame. Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause) as a verb. So [Psalms 25:20](../../../kjv/psalms/25/20) ; [Psalms 31:1](../../../kjv/psalms/31/1) ; [Psalms 119:116](../../../kjv/psalms/119/116) , &c.
**enemies** = foes.

**let none.** Hebrew "none with ( *lo* ; Greek. *ou,* objective) them". Compare "not", [Psalms 25:2](../../../kjv/psalms/25/2) .
**transgress** = act treacherously. Hebrew. *bagad.*

**On** = For. Hebrew. *ki.* Some codices, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read *Veki,* "and for", thus restoring the Vav (consonant), which otherwise is wanting.

**Remember.** Note the threefold object of this remembrance in verses: [Psalms 25:6](../../../kjv/psalms/25/6) , [Psalms 25:7](../../../kjv/psalms/25/7) .
**mercies** = compassions. Hebrew. *raham.* Not the same word as in verses: [Psalms 25:7](../../../kjv/psalms/25/7) , [Psalms 25:16](../../../kjv/psalms/25/16) .

**sins.** Hebrew. *chdta'.* App-44 .
**transgressions.** Hebrew. *pasha'.* App-44 .
**mercy** = grace. Hebrew. *hasad.* Not the same word as in verses: [Psalms 25:6](../../../kjv/psalms/25/6) , [Psalms 25:16](../../../kjv/psalms/25/16) .

**teach** = direct. The subject of this member.

**meek** = patient, or good.
**in judgment** = to be vindicated.

**such.** The redeemed ([Psalms 25:22](../../../kjv/psalms/25/22) ) and righteous worshippers are the subject of this Psalm. See note above.
**covenant.** The first occurrence in the Psalms.

**name's.** See note on [Psalms 20:1](../../../kjv/psalms/20/1) .
**Pardon.** This is the first such plea in the Psalms. See note on "Selah" ([Psalms 24:10](../../../kjv/psalms/24/10) ). The central verse of this Psalm. Compare [Psalms 25:18](../../../kjv/psalms/25/18) .

**What. ?** Figure of speech *Erotesis* ( App-6 ), to emphasize the worshippers.
**man.** Hebrew. *'ish.* App-14 .
**feareth** . = revereth.

**His soul** = He. Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .
**earth** = land. Compare [Matthew 5:5](../../../kjv/matthew/5/5) .

**secret** = secret counsel.
**shew them** = cause them to know.

**ever toward.** Supply Figure of speech *Ellipsis* ( App-6 ), "ever [looking] toward". It is *salutary suspense* which keeps us thus looking.

**have mercy upon** = show kindness to. Hebrew. *hanan.* Not the same word as in verses: [Psalms 25:6](../../../kjv/psalms/25/6) , [Psalms 25:7](../../../kjv/psalms/25/7) .
**desolate** = [Thine] only One. Hebrew. *yachid.* See note on [Deuteronomy 6:4](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/6/4) . Septuagint = *monogenes,* only begotten.

**enlarged, &c.:** or, troubles have enlarged my heart: i.e. made it more sympathetic.
**O bring:** or Thou hast brought.

**Look upon.** See note on "lift up", [Psalms 25:1](../../../kjv/psalms/25/1) .
**affliction** = humiliation.
**forgive** = bear away. First occurrence in the Psalms.
**sins.** Hebrew. *chata.* App-44 .

**Consider.** Same Hebrew as "look upon", [Psalms 25:18](../../../kjv/psalms/25/18) ,
**enemies** = foes.
**cruel hatre d.** Hebrew "hatred of violence" = "violent hatred". Ginsburg thinks "hatred without a cause".

**deliver** = rescue.
**put my trust** = flee for refuge. Hebrew. *hasah.* See App-69 . Not the same word as in [Psalms 25:1](../../../kjv/psalms/25/1) .

**Redeem** = Deliver: i.e. redeem *by putting forth power.* Hebrew. *padah.* See notes on [Exodus 13:13](../../../kjv/exodus/13/13) .

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