Psalm 25 Worksheet

Psalm 25 features 3 different types of literary devices:

First, Psalm 25 is an ____________________: nearly every verse in the Hebrew begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet!

Second, Psalm 25 is also in _____________________ structure (take out verse 22). The thoughts of verse 1 and 21, 2, and 20, and so on, all complement each other with a big point in the middle!

Third, many of the verses are _____________________ by key words or thoughts.

A simple outline:

David petitions the Lord V. 1-7

Notice after David states that his __________________ in the Lord, he launches into 8 petitions of the Lord, four positive ones followed by four negative ones.

What does David want God to remember in verse 6?

His _____________________ and Hesed (Steadfast love)

What does David want God not to remember in verse 7?

The ____________________ of his youth

David states the Lord’s character and deeds V. 8-10

Proverbs 3:3

The middle: David asks God to forgive V. 11

David states more about God’s deeds V. 12-15

David states more petitions to the Lord V. 16-21

In verse 21 David has a specific enemy in mind that he is blameless against, and so he again prays that his own integrity and uprightness in the ____________________ matter with that enemy will be vindicated by God, who David waits on!

David asks God to redeem Israel as a people! V. 22

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

Pray for the redemption of Israel!