Psalms 25:20 Meaning and Explanation
“O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to preserve him and protect him from the shame of defeat.
The Context of Psalms 25:20
Plea for God to preserve and rescue, motivated by trust in Him.
What Does Psalms 25:20 Mean?
To keep the soul is to preserve life and identity in the face of threats. Deliverance means God's active rescue. The repetition of these requests shows the intensity of the psalmist's need: he needs God to act both to guard him and to bring him out of his predicament.
The fear of shame—the public humiliation of being proven wrong in trusting God—returns here as a motivating concern. Yet this fear drives the psalmist not to despair but to deeper reliance on God. His trust is the foundation on which he rests his entire prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 25:20
What does Psalms 25:20 mean?
The psalmist asks God to preserve him and protect him from the shame of defeat.
What is the context of Psalms 25:20?
Plea for God to preserve and rescue, motivated by trust in Him.