John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

PSALM 25. This psalm consists of meditations mingled with prayers. Being rudely treated, and grievously distressed, by the cruelty of his enemies, David, in order to obtain assistance from God, first acknowledges that God had justly made use of this as a means of chastising and punishing him for his sins; and, therefore, he prays for their forgiveness, that he may at once enjoy assurance...

Commenting on Psalm 25:1-22

C.H. Spurgeon Reformed Baptist @princeofpreachers

Shew me thy ways, O Lord. Unsanctified natures clamour for their own way, but gracious spirits cry, "Not my will, but thine be done. " We cannot at all times discern the path of duty, and at such times it is our wisdom to apply to the Lord himself.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here we have David's professions of desire towards God and dependence on him. He often begins his psalms with such professions, not to move God, but to move himself, and to engage himself to answer those professions. I. He professes his desire towards God: Unto thee, O Lord! do I lift up my soul, Psa 25:1.

Commenting on Psalm 25:1-7