The Daily RootedHome StoriesGradesChurchesWhat's NewAbout
Bible:
Answer key (separate)‹ Back to chapter 25

Prints on letter paper in black and white. No answers are printed on the student sheet.

Psalms 25 · Grade 5

Waiting, Learning, and Forgiven

Name Date

Read and Think

Psalm 25's title says it is By David. In Hebrew it is an acrostic, its verses mostly beginning with the next letter of the alphabet, a way of saying everything from A to Z. The psalm weaves together three requests: protection, guidance, and forgiveness. David opens with trust: To you, Yahweh, I lift up my soul. My God, I have trusted in you. Don't let me be shamed.

Guidance is the heart of the psalm. Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth. David bases his hope on God's character: Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way. He will teach the humble his way. All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth to those who keep his covenant. The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him.

Forgiveness runs through the whole poem. David asks God not to remember the sins of his youth and to pardon his iniquity, for it is great. Later he prays, Forgive all my sins. He is desolate and afflicted, with many enemies, yet he waits for God and takes refuge in him. The last verse widens the prayer: God, redeem Israel out of all his troubles. In the New Testament, believers learn that God forgives sin through Jesus (Acts 10:43).

Show What You Know

  1. What three requests does Psalm 25 weave together?

  2. Why will God instruct sinners?

  3. What are the paths of Yahweh for those who keep his covenant?

  4. How does the New Testament say God forgives sin?

Crossword

34251

Across

  1. Show me your ____.
  2. He will ____ the humble his way.

Down

  1. Guide me in your ____.
  2. Teach me your ____.
  3. His ____ will dwell at ease.

Think About It

  1. Psalm 25 says God teaches the humble. What does it look like to be teachable before God?

  2. David asked forgiveness for sins of his youth. Why is it good to confess sins to God instead of hiding them?

Memory Verse

“Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths.”

Psalms 25:4 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for teaching me Your ways. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • David prayed for God to redeem all of Israel, not just himself. How can your prayers grow beyond your own needs?
  • What does it look like for you to be the same person in public and in private?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.