Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Main message
Psalm 25:7: Youthful sins and transgressions are placed under mercy: the speaker asks to be remembered according to steadfast love and goodness.
Meaning in context
Psalm 25:1–7 · Trust, guidance, mercy and confession — Verses 1–7 move from lifted soul and trust to requests for guidance, remembered mercy and forgiveness of youthful sins.
Youthful sins and transgressions are placed under mercy: the speaker asks to be remembered according to steadfast love and goodness.
Further teachings
Trust, guidance, mercy and confession
Youthful sins and transgressions are placed under mercy: the speaker asks to be remembered according to steadfast love and goodness.
Cross References: Psalm 25:7 — Psalm 25:1–7.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 25:7
Youthful sins and transgressions are placed under mercy: the speaker asks to be remembered according to steadfast love and goodness.
Remembered sin should lead toward mercy and repentance, not toxic shame or obsessive replay of past mistakes.
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 25:6
Read the previous verse to preserve the movement.
- Psalm 25:8
Continue with the next verse to preserve the movement.
- Study the Book of Psalms
Trust, guidance, mercy and confession
Common misreadings
Remembered sin should lead toward mercy and repentance, not toxic shame or obsessive replay of past mistakes.
Youthful sins and transgressions are placed under mercy: the speaker asks to be remembered according to steadfast love and goodness. Keep the verse within Psalm 25’s prayer for trust, guidance, forgiveness, covenant faithfulness and deliverance.
How to Apply Psalms 25:7
Study Psalms 25:7 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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