Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 25:16 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I {am} desolate and afflicted.”
Psalms 25:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The secret of the LORD {is} with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. {and...: or, and his covenant to make them know it}
Mine eyes {are} ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. {pluck: Heb. bring forth}
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I {am} desolate and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: {O} bring thou me out of my distresses.
Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
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