Psalms 25:4 kjv — Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

King James Version

"Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths."

— Psalms 25:4, King James Version

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Psalms 25 — Context

1

Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

2

O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

3

Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

4

Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

5

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

6

Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.

7

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.

Psalms 25:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 25:4 say?
Psalms 25:4 in the King James Version reads: “Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.”
Where is Psalms 25:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 25:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 25, verse 4.
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 25:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 25:4 in?
Psalms 25:4 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 25:4?
Psalms 25:4 reads (KJV): “Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.” 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.
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