Psalm 24

1A Psalm of David.

To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul. 2O my God, I have trusted in thee: let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies laugh me to scorn. 3For none of them that wait on thee shall in any wise be ashamed: let them be ashamed that transgress without cause. 4Shew me thy ways, O Lord; and teach me thy paths. 5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art God my Saviour: and I have waited on thee all the day. 6Remember thy compassions, O Lord, and thy mercies, for they are from everlasting. 7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my sins of ignorance: remember me according to thy mercy, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

8Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he 1instruct sinners in the way. 9The meek will he guide in judgment: the meek will he teach his ways. 10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth to them that seek his covenant and his testimonies. 11For thy name's sake, O Lord, do thou also be merciful to my sin; for it is great. 12Who is the man that fears the Lord? he shall instruct him in the way which he has chosen. 13His soul shall dwell in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14The Lord is the strength of them that fear him; and his covenant is to manifest 2truth to them.

15Mine eyes are continually to the Lord; for he shall draw my feet out of the snare. 16Look upon me, and have mercy upon me; for I am an only child and poor. 17The afflictions of my heart have been multiplied; deliver me from my distresses. 18Look upon mine affliction and my trouble; and forgive all my sins. 19Look upon mine enemies; for they have been multiplied; and they have hated me with unjust hatred. 20Keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I have hoped in thee. 21The harmless and upright joined themselves to me: for I waited for thee, O Lord. 22Deliver Israel, O God, out of all his afflictions.