Psalms – Chapter 24

Old Testament22 Verses

1Unto the end, a psalm for David. To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.

2In thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed.

3Neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on thee shall be confounded.

4Let all them be confounded that act unjust things without cause. Shew, O Lord, thy ways to me, and teach me thy paths.

5Direct me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art God my Saviour; and on thee have I waited all the day long.

6Remember, O Lord, thy bowels of compassion; and thy mercies that are from the beginning of the world.

7The sins of my youth and my ignorances do not remember. According to thy mercy remember thou me: for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

8The Lord is sweet and righteous: therefore he will give a law to sinners in the way.

9He will guide the mild in judgment: he will teach the meek his ways.

10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to them that seek after his covenant and his testimonies.

11For thy name's sake, O Lord, thou wilt pardon my sin: for it is great.

12Who is the man that feareth the Lord? He hath appointed him a law in the way he hath chosen.

13His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land.

14The Lord is a firmament to them that fear him: and his covenant shall be made manifest to them.

15My eyes are ever towards the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare.

16Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.

17The troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from my necessities.

18See my abjection and my labour; and forgive me all my sins.

19Consider my enemies for they are multiplied, and have hated me with an unjust hatred.

20Keep thou my soul, and deliver me: I shall not be ashamed, for I have hoped in thee.

21The innocent and the upright have adhered to me: because I have waited on thee.

22Deliver Israel, O God, from all his tribulations.

Reflection for Today

In Psalms Chapter 24, we encounter God's truth and wisdom for our lives. This chapter, like all of Scripture, is inspired by God and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. As you read these verses, ask God to open your heart to receive His message and to give you the wisdom to apply these truths to your daily life. Remember that God's Word never returns void—it always accomplishes the purpose for which He sends it. Let these words work in your heart and transform your mind.

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