Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. New Living Translation Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. English Standard Version Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. Berean Standard Bible Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. King James Bible O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. New King James Version Keep my soul, and deliver me; Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You. New American Standard Bible Guard my soul and save me; Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. NASB 1995 Guard my soul and deliver me; Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. NASB 1977 Guard my soul and deliver me; Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Keep my soul and deliver me; Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. Amplified Bible Guard my soul and rescue me; Do not let me be ashamed or disappointed, For I have taken refuge in You. Christian Standard Bible Guard me and rescue me; do not let me be disgraced, for I take refuge in you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Guard me and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. American Standard Version Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee. Contemporary English Version I come to you for shelter. Protect me, keep me safe, and don't disappoint me. English Revised Version O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Protect my life, and rescue me! Do not let me be put to shame. I have taken refuge in you. Good News Translation Protect me and save me; keep me from defeat. I come to you for safety. International Standard Version Preserve my life and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, because I take refuge in you. Majority Standard Bible Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. NET Bible Protect me and deliver me! Please do not let me be humiliated, for I have taken shelter in you! New Heart English Bible Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you. Webster's Bible Translation O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. World English Bible Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionKeep my soul, and deliver me, "" Do not let me be ashamed, for I trusted in You. Young's Literal Translation Keep my soul, and deliver me, Let me not be ashamed, for I trusted in Thee. Smith's Literal Translation Watch my soul and deliver me: I shall not be ashamed, for I put my trust in thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleKeep thou my soul, and deliver me: I shall not be ashamed, for I have hoped in thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Preserve my soul and rescue me; do not let me be disgraced, for in you I seek refuge. New Revised Standard Version O guard my life, and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO keep my soul, and deliver me, because I have trusted in thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Keep my soul and save me because I have hoped in you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O keep my soul, and deliver me; Let me not be ashamed, for I have taken refuge in Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I have hoped in thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To You I Lift Up My Soul…19Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. 20Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. 21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.… Cross References Psalm 31:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. / Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. Psalm 86:2 Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. Psalm 16:1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge. Psalm 71:1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Psalm 34:22 The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned. Psalm 37:40 The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. Psalm 40:11 O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me. Psalm 41:2 The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Psalm 64:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Psalm 121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. Isaiah 54:4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. 1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. Treasury of Scripture O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in you. O Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Psalm 22:20,21 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog… Psalm 121:7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. let Psalm 71:1,2 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion… Joel 2:26,27 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed… Jump to Previous Ashamed Danger Deliver Disappointed Faith Guard Life Refuge Rescue Shame Shamed Soul Trust TrustedJump to Next Ashamed Danger Deliver Disappointed Faith Guard Life Refuge Rescue Shame Shamed Soul Trust TrustedPsalm 25 1. David's confidence in prayer7. He prays for remission of sins 16. and for help in affliction Guard my soul and deliver me; This phrase is a plea for divine protection and salvation. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, seeks God's safeguarding of his innermost being, which reflects a deep trust in God's ability to protect against both physical and spiritual threats. The concept of God as a protector is prevalent throughout the Psalms and is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in passages like Psalm 121:7-8. The request for deliverance also echoes the Exodus narrative, where God delivered Israel from Egypt, symbolizing God's power to rescue His people from bondage and danger. let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 25, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his role as the second king of Israel, and his authorship of many psalms. 2. God The ultimate protector and deliverer, to whom David directs his plea for protection and refuge. 3. Enemies Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests that David is seeking protection from those who oppose him. Teaching Points Seeking Divine ProtectionDavid's request for God to "guard my soul" highlights the importance of seeking divine protection in our spiritual and daily lives. We should regularly pray for God's safeguarding over our hearts and minds. Deliverance from Shame The plea to "let me not be put to shame" underscores the human fear of disgrace. Trusting in God assures us that He will uphold our honor and integrity, even when we face opposition or failure. Taking Refuge in God The phrase "for I take refuge in You" is a declaration of trust and dependence on God. In times of trouble, we should actively seek God's presence as our safe haven, rather than relying solely on our own strength or worldly solutions. Faith in God's Faithfulness David's confidence in God's ability to deliver him is rooted in his understanding of God's faithfulness. We are encouraged to build our faith by remembering God's past faithfulness and promises.Verse 20. - O keep my soul, and deliver me (comp. Psalm 6:4; Psalm 17:3; Psalm 22:20, etc.): let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee (see comment on ver. 2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Guardשָׁמְרָ֣ה (šā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to my soul נַ֭פְשִׁי (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion and deliver me; וְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver let me not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be put to shame, אֵ֝ב֗וֹשׁ (’ê·ḇō·wōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I take refuge חָסִ֥יתִי (ḥā·sî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in in You. בָֽךְ׃ (ḇāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 25:20 NIVPsalm 25:20 NLT Psalm 25:20 ESV Psalm 25:20 NASB Psalm 25:20 KJV Psalm 25:20 BibleApps.com Psalm 25:20 Biblia Paralela Psalm 25:20 Chinese Bible Psalm 25:20 French Bible Psalm 25:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 25:20 Oh keep my soul and deliver me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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