Psalms – Chapter 25

Old Testament12 Verses

1Unto the end, a psalm for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened.

2Prove me, O Lord, and try me; burn my reins and my heart.

3For thy mercy is before my eyes; and I am well pleased with thy truth.

4I have not sat with the council of vanity: neither will I go in with the doers of unjust things.

5I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.

6I will wash my hands among the innocent; and will compass thy altar, O Lord:

7That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works.

8I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

9Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men:

10In whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts.

11But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.

12My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.

Reflection for Today

Psalms Chapter 25 continues the biblical theme of prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God. According to Catholic teaching, the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589). This chapter invites us to reflect on God invites us to bring all our emotions to Him.

The Church Fathers and saints have meditated on these passages for centuries, finding in them nourishment for the spiritual life. The Catechism teaches that "the Sacred Scriptures contain the Word of God and, because they are inspired, they are truly the Word of God" (CIC 135). As we read this chapter, we join the great Tradition of Catholic biblical interpretation.

Catholic spirituality encourages us to approach Scripture with faith, seeking not merely information but transformation. Through the practice of lectio divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—we allow God's Word to penetrate our hearts. May this chapter deepen your love for God and neighbor, and strengthen your commitment to live the Gospel in daily life.

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