Psalms 25:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God not to hold past sins against him, but instead to act according to mercy.
The Context of Psalms 25:7
Confession of past sins with a plea for God to remember the psalmist according to mercy, not judgment.
What Does Psalms 25:7 Mean?
Here the prayer takes a confessional turn. The psalmist acknowledges that he has sinned—both in youth (youthful foolishness) and in deliberate transgression (conscious rebellion). Rather than denying guilt, he appeals to God not to let those sins define his standing or determine his fate.
The psalmist recognizes that he cannot claim innocence as his plea; instead, he rests on God's mercy and goodness. God is invited to remember the psalmist's name, his identity, his need—not with reference to the psalmist's merit, but for God's own sake, because God is fundamentally good.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 25:7
What does Psalms 25:7 mean?
The psalmist asks God not to hold past sins against him, but instead to act according to mercy.
What is the context of Psalms 25:7?
Confession of past sins with a plea for God to remember the psalmist according to mercy, not judgment.