Psalms 25:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 25:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 25:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“O my God, I trust in thee, etc.] He claims his interest in God, and expresses his faith and confidence in him, in the midst of all his troubles; (see Gill on “<190701>Psalm 7:1”); let me not be ashamed; meaning of his trust in God, by being disappointed of the help, deliverance, and salvation from him, which he trusted in him for; and the believer, as he has no reason to be ashamed of God, the object of his trust; so neither of the act of his hope or trust in him; nor shall he; for hope makes not ashamed; (see <19B9116>Psalm 119:116) ( <450505>Romans 5:5); let not mine enemies triumph over me; either his temporal enemies, his subjects that were risen up against him; or his spiritual enemies,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“not be ashamed--by disappointment of hopes of relief.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ashamed - Disappointed of my hope. Psalms 25:3”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“25:2 Enemies would rejoice by singing a victory song.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“O: Psa 7:1, Psa 18:2, Psa 22:1, Psa 22:5, Psa 22:8, Psa 31:1, Psa 34:8, Psa 37:40, Psa 71:1; Isa 26:3, Isa 28:16, Isa 41:16; Isa 49:23; Rom 5:5, Rom 10:11; Pe1 2:6 let not: Psa 13:2-4, Psa 35:19-25, Psa 41:11, Psa 56:1, Psa 94:3, Psa 142:6; Isa 36:14-20; Isa 37:10, Isa 37:20, Isa 37:35 Psalms 25:3”
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