Psalm 25

Psalm 25
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- "Fear, Submission and Obedience," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
- II.6, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- Chapter XI, Proslogium, Anselm of Canterbury, 1077-1078.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- Pardon for the Greatest of Sinners (Ps 25:11). Sermon by Jonathan Edwards.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Psalm 25:1-10, Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "This Psalm is a plea from the depth of a suffering soul to the God in whom the speaker trusts for deliverance and mercy. Yet despite this trust, the text is a cry of desperation."
- Commentary, Psalm 25:1-10, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "The loneliness of God's servant, a theme that persists throughout the gospel, is already suggested in these verses. "
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 25:1-10, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- "God's Ways," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
  - "One of the fundamental lessons of Lent is that we are called to live the life of the kingdom of God. But another one of the fundamental lessons of Lent is that we cannot live the life of the kingdom on our own. The only way we can possibly achieve any success is if God 'teaches' us."
- Commentary, Psalm 25:1-9, Henry Langknecht, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "The first lesson makes it clear that God will neither require children to pay for the sins of their parents nor allow them to rest satisfied in their parents' goodness; rather, God will judge each person according to his or her own deeds: righteous or wicked."
- Commentary, Psalm 25:1-10 (Pentecost +7), Craig A. Satterlee, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "Psalm 25:1-10 is not a heartfelt expression of gratitude for a windfall, but a heartfelt expression of trust in God."
- Commentary, Psalm 25, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "Psalm 25:1-10 speaks to the church in Advent with themes of faith and dependence on God that are crucially important."
- Psalm 25:1-10, Advent 1C, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "Following the words of trust and praise in the previous psalms, the themes of waiting, and seeking forgiveness in Psalm 25 stress that coming near to the Lord is not easily undertaken."
- Psalm 25:1-10, Advent 1C, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "The Path of the Lord," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- Kairos Co-Motion Lectionary Dialogue, Psalm 25:1-10, Advent 1C, Wesley White. Progressive Christian perspective.
- "Remember Me, O Lord," Expository Essay, Psalm 25:1-10, Dr. William R. Long.
  - "The Psalmist truly believes that God is working on his behalf as he lives his life. Why not, then, lift up the heart to God today, to pray to God for guidance and divine teaching, to ask God to remember us?"
- Commentary, Psalm 25:1-10 (Lent 1B), Shauna Hannan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "Psalm 25 is one of those Psalms which seems to lend itself less toward commentary and more toward verbalization."
- Psalm 25:1-10, Lent 1B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Psalm 25:1-10, Lent 1B, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "Following the words of trust and praise in the previous psalms, the themes of waiting, and seeking forgiveness in this Psalm 25 stress that coming near to the Lord is not easily undertaken."
- "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno.
Articles & Background:
- The Secret of Atbash Acrostic, by Saul Leeman at Jewish Heritage On-Line Magazine.
  - "It appears that the psalmist (or psalmists) of chapters 25 and 34, having omitted the vav, now compensate for this omission by concluding with a peh - which is, of course, a vav in the language of ATBaSH!"
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Bachmann, Mercedes García, "Conflicting Visions of Jonah - or Rather Diversity?" Mission Studies, 2006.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Maloney, Les D., "Intertextual Links: Part of the Poetic Artistry within the Book 1 Acrostic Psalms," Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Puls, Joan, "The Journey That Is Metanoia: A Paraphrase of Psalm 25," International Review of Mission, 1983.
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  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Reviews:
Sermons:
- Reminiscere - a sermon based on Psalm 25:6, Arnold Hilpert, from the Lenten Series, "Songs for the Lenten Journey." Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- "A Sermon on Psalm 25:14," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology (Reformed)
With Children:
- "God Leads Us on Good Paths," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
Drama:
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 25:1-10, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Lent B1
  - Advent C1
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- To You, O Lord, Most Holy -- Hymn based on Psalm 25:1-9 (to the tune of O God of My Salvation) by Clyde W. Wentzell from SermonSuite.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 25. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 25:1-9 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86)
  - Psalm 25:1-10 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86)
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