Psalms 25:11
For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Main message
Psalm 25:11: For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.
Meaning in context
Psalm 25:8–15 · The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant — Verses 8–15 reflect on divine goodness, instruction, covenant faithfulness, forgiveness, fear of the LORD and covenant counsel.
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.
Further teachings
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.
Cross References: Psalm 25:11 — Psalm 25:8–15.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 25:11
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong.
Calling iniquity “great” does not erase the possibility of forgiveness or justify hopelessness, self-hatred or self-punishment.
Related Bible passages and resources
- Psalm 25 (complete chapter)
Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
- Psalm 25:10
Read the previous verse to preserve the movement.
- Psalm 25:12
Continue with the next verse to preserve the movement.
- Study the Book of Psalms
The LORD teaches the humble and keeps covenant
Common misreadings
Calling iniquity “great” does not erase the possibility of forgiveness or justify hopelessness, self-hatred or self-punishment.
For the sake of God’s name the speaker asks pardon for iniquity precisely because it is great; confession and grace meet without minimizing wrong. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
How to Apply Psalms 25:11
Study Psalms 25:11 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 25 text.
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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