Psalms 25:21

Main message

Psalm 25:21: Integrity and uprightness are asked to preserve the speaker while he waits for the LORD; ethical consistency accompanies dependence on grace.

Meaning in context

Psalm 25:16–22 · Turn to me and redeem — Verses 16–22 return to affliction, enemies, refuge and integrity, then widen the prayer to Israel.

Further teachings

Applications in daily life

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   Psalm 25:21

   Integrity and uprightness are asked to preserve the speaker while he waits for the LORD; ethical consistency accompanies dependence on grace.

   Integrity is not sinless perfection and should not become moral superiority or compulsive self-monitoring.

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 25:20

  Read the previous verse to preserve the movement.

• Psalm 25:22

  Continue with the next verse to preserve the movement.

• Study the Book of Psalms

  Turn to me and redeem

Common misreadings

Related Verses

• Proverbs 10:9

  “He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”

• Proverbs 11:3

  “The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”

• Job 27:5

  “God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.”

• Proverbs 20:7

  “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”

• Titus 2:7

  “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”

How to Apply Psalms 25:21

Meditate on Psalms 25:21 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Integrity in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.