Psalms 25:20

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 25:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.
Psalms 25:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“keep my soul-- (Psa 16:1). put my trust--flee for refuge (Psa 2:12).”
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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
“Soul - My life. Psalms 25:22”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“O: Psa 17:8, Psa 22:20, Psa 22:21, Psa 121:7; Luk 23:46; Act 7:59 let: Psa 71:1, Psa 71:2; Joe 2:26, Joe 2:27 Psalms 25:21”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“He entreats for preservation and deliverance from God; and that He may not permit his hope to be disappointed (אל־אבושׁ, cf. Ch1 21:13, instead of אל־אבושׁה which is usual in other instances). This his hope rests indeed in Him: he has taken refuge in Him and therefore He cannot forsake him, He cannot let him be destroyed. Psalms 25:21”
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