"Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me; teach me; for you are the God who gives me salvation. I have no hope except in you. Overlook my youthful sins, O Lord! Look at me instead through eyes of mercy and forgiveness, through eyes of everlasting love and kindness."

~ Psalm 25:4 - 7 LAB

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Bible Commentary: "David (writer) expressed his desire for guidance. How do we receive God's guidance? The first step is to want to be guided and to realize that God's guidance is found mainly in his Word, the Bible. By reading it and constantly learning from it, we will gain the wisdom to perceive God's direction for our lives.

"These verses suggest that David may have written them toward the end of his life. Despite his youthful sins, he had a close relationship with God because he was forgiven. David realized, as we must, that God is unlimited, all-conquering, and has unrestrained authority over all of creation and over each individual. Therefore, he is the only source of salvation, hope, and true peace through the forgiveness of sins."

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