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Psalms 25:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it [is] great.

Psalms 25:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 25:11

Theological / Devotional

For thy name’s sake. For the honor of God’s name. The psalmist turns from reflecting on God’s goodness, to recollection of his sins. He is forced to cry out for pardon, that grace and truth may be shown in his own soul (see v. 10). He fears that he may have broken the covenant.

It is great. The psalmist feels that his sin is so great (see Rom. 5:15–21) that he needs the pardon that only a good God can give. Infinite love provided a way so that sins can be freely forgiven.

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