Psalms 25: Show Me Your Ways

The title says this psalm is By David. David lifts up his soul to Yahweh and trusts in him. He asks God to show him his ways, teach him his paths, and guide him in his truth. He asks God not to remember the sins of his youth but to remember him according to his loving kindness. Good and upright is Yahweh, who teaches the humble his way. David asks God to forgive all his sins, keep his soul, and redeem Israel out of all his troubles.

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¹ By David. To you, Yahweh, I lift up my soul.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² My God, I have trusted in you. Don’t let me be shamed. Don’t let my enemies triumph over me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Yes, no one who waits for you will be shamed. They will be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. I wait for you all day long.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Yahweh, remember your tender mercies and your loving kindness, for they are from old times.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Don’t remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness, for your goodness’ sake, Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ For your name’s sake, Yahweh, pardon my iniquity, for it is great.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ My eyes are ever on Yahweh, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Consider my enemies, for they are many. They hate me with cruel hatred.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² God, redeem Israel out of all his troubles.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 25 · Preschool

Teach Me Your Paths

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Color the path and the praying hands. We can ask God to show us the right way.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

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

Psalms 25:4 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: When we don't know which way to go, we can ask God. Let's walk on a pretend path and pray, God, show me Your way!

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Psalms 25 · Grade 4

A Prayer for Guidance

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Read and Think

Psalm 25's title says it is By David. In Hebrew it is an acrostic poem, with verses that mostly begin with the letters of the alphabet in order. David begins, To you, Yahweh, I lift up my soul. He trusts that no one who waits for God will be shamed. His main request is for guidance: Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth, and teach me.

David knows he needs forgiveness too. Don't remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness. He says that because Yahweh is good and upright, he will instruct sinners in the way. The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. Though David feels lonely and has many enemies, he says, My eyes are ever on Yahweh. He ends praying for all of Israel.

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What is an acrostic poem?
What is David's main request?
Who will God instruct in the way?
Who is the friendship of Yahweh with?

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Godpathswaystruthsoul

David begins, To you, Yahweh, I lift up my .
He trusts that no one who waits for will be shamed.
His main request is for guidance: Show me your , Yahweh.
Teach me your .
Guide me in your , and teach me.

Think About It

David asked God, Show me your ways. What decision do you need God's guidance for right now?
God remembers us according to his loving kindness, not our sins. How does that make you feel about coming to God?

Memory Verse

“Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. I wait for you all day long.”

Psalms 25:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

David asked God to free him from his troubles of heart. What trouble can you bring honestly to God?
What choice do you need God's help with?

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Psalms 25 · Grade 5

Waiting, Learning, and Forgiven

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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

What three requests does Psalm 25 weave together?
Why will God instruct sinners?
What are the paths of Yahweh for those who keep his covenant?
How does the New Testament say God forgives sin?

Crossword

Across

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

Down

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

Think About It

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

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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?

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