Psalms 25:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

PSALM 25 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm seems to have been composed when David was under some straits and pressures, when his outward afflictions were accompanied with inward horrors of conscience for his sins, by which he had forfeited God's favour, and procured these calamities to himself. David, being distressed by his enemies, taketh his refuge in God, Psalms 25:1-6; prayeth for the remission of the sins of his youth, Psalms 25:1-7. He showeth the goodness of the Lord to the meek, to such as keep his covenant, to such as fear him, Psalms 25:8-15. He prayeth for help in affliction, Psalms 25:16-18; and against his enemies, Psalms 25:19-21; and to redeem his church from trouble, Psalms 25:22. i.e. I direct my desires and prayers (which are expressed by this phrase, Psalms 24:4 Jeremiah 22:27 Lamentations 3:41) with hope or expectation of a gracious answer, which also it implies, Deuteronomy 24:15.