Psalms 25:16 nasb — Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

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"Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted."

— Psalms 25:16, NASB

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KJV
“Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.”
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ASV
“Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted. ”
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WEB
“Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.”
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NET
“Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!”
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BBE
“Be turned to me, and have mercy on me; for I am troubled and have no helper.”
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KJVA
“Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.”
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Psalms 25 — Context

His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land.

The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.

My eyes are continually toward the LORD, For He will pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.

Look upon my affliction and my trouble, And forgive all my sins.

Look upon my enemies, for they are many, And they hate me with violent hatred.

Psalms 25:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 25:16 say?

Psalms 25:16 in the NASB reads: “Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.”

Where is Psalms 25:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 25:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 25, verse 16.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 25:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 25:16 in?

Psalms 25:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 25:16?

Psalms 25:16 reads (NASB): “Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 25:16 nasb — Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

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