25:13 They experience his favor; 1
their descendants 2 inherit the land. 3
25:14 The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, 4
and he reveals his covenantal demands to them. 5
25:15 I continually look to the Lord for help, 6
for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net. 7
25:16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me,
for I am alone 8 and oppressed!
25:17 Deliver me from my distress; 9
rescue me from my suffering! 10
25:18 See my pain and suffering!
Forgive all my sins! 11
25:19 Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me;
they hate me and want to harm me. 12
25:20 Protect me 13 and deliver me!
Please do not let me be humiliated,
for I have taken shelter in you!
25:21 May integrity and godliness protect me,
for I rely on you!
25:22 O God, rescue 14 Israel
from all their distress! 15