Psalm 25:3
New International Version
No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.

New Living Translation
No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

English Standard Version
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

Berean Standard Bible
Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.

King James Bible
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

New King James Version
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.

New American Standard Bible
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.

NASB 1995
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.

NASB 1977
Indeed, none of those who wait for Thee will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.

Legacy Standard Bible
Indeed, let none who hope in You be ashamed; Let those who deal treacherously without cause be ashamed.

Amplified Bible
Indeed, none of those who [expectantly] wait for You will be ashamed; Those who turn away from what is right and deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed (humiliated, embarrassed).

Christian Standard Bible
No one who waits for you will be disgraced; those who act treacherously without cause will be disgraced.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
No one who waits for You will be disgraced; those who act treacherously without cause will be disgraced.

American Standard Version
Yea, none that wait for thee shall be put to shame: They shall be put to shame that deal treacherously without cause.

Contemporary English Version
Don't disappoint any of your worshipers, but disappoint all deceitful liars.

English Revised Version
Yea, none that wait on thee shall be ashamed: they shall be ashamed that deal treacherously without cause.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but all who are unfaithful will be put to shame.

Good News Translation
Defeat does not come to those who trust in you, but to those who are quick to rebel against you.

International Standard Version
Indeed, no one who waits on you will be ashamed, but those who offend for no reason will be put to shame.

Majority Standard Bible
Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.

NET Bible
Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

New Heart English Bible
Yes, no one who waits for you shall be shamed. They shall be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.

Webster's Bible Translation
Also, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed who transgress without cause.

World English Bible
Yes, no one who waits for you will be shamed. They will be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Also let none waiting on You be ashamed, "" Let the treacherous dealers without cause be ashamed.

Young's Literal Translation
Also let none waiting on Thee be ashamed, Let the treacherous dealers without cause be ashamed.

Smith's Literal Translation
Also all awaiting thee shall not be ashamed: they transgressing emptily shall be ashamed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on thee shall be confounded.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And do not let my enemies laugh at me. For all who remain with you will not be confounded.

New American Bible
No one is disgraced who waits for you, but only those who are treacherous without cause.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Yea, let none that trust in thee be ashamed; let the wicked be ashamed with their vanity.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Neither shall any who hope in you be ashamed, the evil shall be ashamed of their nothingness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Yea, none that wait for Thee shall be ashamed; They shall be ashamed that deal treacherously without cause.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For none of them that wait on thee shall in any wise be ashamed: let them be ashamed that transgress without cause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced. 4Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.…

Cross References
Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

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.”

1 Peter 2:6
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.

Joel 2:26-27
You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. / Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.

Psalm 31:1
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.

Psalm 37:19
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

Psalm 119:116
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

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.

Jeremiah 17:7
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

Romans 9:33
as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

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.

Psalm 22:5
They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.

Psalm 34:5
Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.


Treasury of Scripture

Yes, let none that wait on you be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

wait

Psalm 27:14
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Psalm 33:20
Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

Psalm 37:34
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

be ashamed

Psalm 69:6
Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

let

Psalm 6:10
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.

Psalm 31:17
Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.

Psalm 35:26
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

without

Psalm 7:4,5
If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) …

Psalm 59:2-5
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men…

Psalm 69:4
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.

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Psalm 25
1. David's confidence in prayer
7. He prays for remission of sins
16. and for help in affliction














Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame;
This phrase emphasizes the theme of trust and patience in God's timing. In biblical context, waiting on the Lord is a recurring theme, seen in passages like Isaiah 40:31, which promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord. The concept of not being put to shame is tied to the idea of vindication and honor, as seen in Romans 10:11, where Paul assures that those who believe in Christ will not be put to shame. The cultural context of honor and shame in ancient Near Eastern societies underscores the importance of this promise, as shame was a significant social consequence. This phrase also reflects a prophetic assurance of God's faithfulness, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who embodies the perfect trust in the Father.

but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.
This part of the verse contrasts the fate of the faithful with those who act deceitfully. Treachery, or betrayal, is a serious offense in biblical narratives, often leading to divine judgment, as seen in the stories of Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14-16) and Absalom (2 Samuel 15). The phrase "without cause" highlights the unjust nature of such actions, aligning with Proverbs 6:16-19, which lists deceit as something the Lord detests. The concept of disgrace here is a reversal of honor, a common theme in wisdom literature, where the wicked ultimately face humiliation. This serves as a moral and spiritual warning, reinforcing the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 25, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a psalmist.

2. Israel
The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, often faced challenges that required them to wait on the Lord for deliverance and guidance.

3. Enemies of Israel
Throughout history, Israel faced numerous adversaries who opposed them and their faith in God.
Teaching Points
The Assurance of Waiting on God
Waiting on God is an act of faith and trust. It assures us that we will not be put to shame because God is faithful to His promises.

The Consequences of Faithlessness
Being faithless, especially without cause, leads to disgrace. This highlights the importance of maintaining faith even when circumstances are challenging.

The Role of Patience in Faith
Patience is a virtue that is cultivated through waiting on the Lord. It strengthens our faith and character, aligning us with God's timing and purposes.

Trust in God's Justice
God is just and will ultimately vindicate those who trust in Him. This encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite opposition or delay.

Encouragement in Trials
During trials, believers can find encouragement in the promise that waiting on God will not lead to shame, but rather to His perfect plan and timing.(3) Wait on thee.--More literally, as in LXX., wait for thee, with idea of strong endurance. The root means to make strong by twisting. (Comp. Psalm 25:5; Psalm 25:21, where the same word occurs, though in a different conjugation.) The Vulgate has qui sustinent te, "who maintain thee," i.e., as their God. The Authorised Version is in error in following the imperative of the LXX. in this verse. It should run, none that wait for thee shall be ashamed.

Transgress without cause.--Better, practise treachery in vain. The Hebrew word is translated dealt treacherously, Judges 9:23.

Without cause.--Literally, empty.

Verse 3. - Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed. The prayer passes from the particular to the universal. What David desires for himself he desires also for all the true servants of God - all who wait on him, look to him, seek for indications of his will (comp. Psalm 123:2). Let them he ashamed which transgress without cause. Let shame be the portion, not of thy servants, but of thy adversaries - of those who transgress (or rebel) without reasonable cause. Such persons deserve to be brought to shame.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
גַּ֣ם (gam)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

none
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

who wait for You
קֹ֭וֶיךָ (qō·we·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect

will be put to shame;
יֵבֹ֑שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

[but] those who are faithless
הַבּוֹגְדִ֥ים (hab·bō·wḡ·ḏîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 898: To cover, to act covertly, to pillage

without cause
רֵיקָֽם׃ (rê·qām)
Adverb
Strong's 7387: Emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly

will be disgraced.
יֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed


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