Psalm 25:21
New International Version
May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, LORD, is in you.

New Living Translation
May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.

English Standard Version
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.

Berean Standard Bible
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.

King James Bible
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

New King James Version
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.

New American Standard Bible
Let integrity and uprightness protect me, For I wait for You.

NASB 1995
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.

NASB 1977
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for Thee.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let integrity and uprightness guard me, For I hope in You.

Amplified Bible
Let integrity and uprightness protect me, For I wait [expectantly] for You.

Christian Standard Bible
May integrity and what is right watch over me, for I wait for you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May integrity and what is right watch over me, for I wait for You.

American Standard Version
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.

Contemporary English Version
I obey you with all my heart, and I trust you, knowing that you will save me.

English Revised Version
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait on thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Integrity and honesty will protect me because I wait for you.

Good News Translation
May my goodness and honesty preserve me, because I trust in you.

International Standard Version
Integrity and justice will preserve me, because I wait on you.

Majority Standard Bible
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.

NET Bible
May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you!

New Heart English Bible
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you, LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

World English Bible
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Integrity and uprightness keep me, "" For I have waited [on] You.

Young's Literal Translation
Integrity and uprightness do keep me, For I have waited on Thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
Integrity and uprightness shall watch me; for I waited for thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The innocent and the upright have adhered to me: because I have waited on thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The innocent and the righteous have adhered to me, because I have remained with you.

New American Bible
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; I wait for you, O LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The innocent and the upright have followed me because I have trusted in thee.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The perfect and the upright have joined me because I have waited for you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, Because I wait for Thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The harmless and upright joined themselves to me: for I waited for thee, O Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
20Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. 21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You. 22Redeem Israel, O God, from all its distress.…

Cross References
Proverbs 2:7-8
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, / to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.

Psalm 37:37
Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Psalm 26:1
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

Psalm 86:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.

Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

Psalm 119:1
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.

Psalm 101:6
My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.

1 Peter 3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:5
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.


Treasury of Scripture

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on you.

Psalm 7:8
The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

Psalm 18:20-24
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me…

Psalm 26:1,11
A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide…

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May integrity
The Hebrew word for "integrity" is "תֹּם" (tom), which conveys a sense of completeness, innocence, and moral soundness. In the biblical context, integrity is not merely about external actions but reflects an inner wholeness and consistency in one's character. It is a call to live a life that aligns with God's standards, demonstrating honesty and sincerity in all dealings. Integrity is foundational for a believer, as it reflects the character of God Himself, who is wholly righteous and true.

and uprightness
The term "uprightness" is translated from the Hebrew word "יֹשֶׁר" (yosher), which means straightness or rectitude. It implies living in accordance with God's laws and commands, maintaining a life that is morally and ethically straight. Uprightness is about aligning one's life with God's truth, walking in His ways without deviation. Historically, the concept of uprightness was central to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience to His commandments was a sign of faithfulness and devotion.

preserve me
The phrase "preserve me" comes from the Hebrew "נָצַר" (natsar), meaning to guard, watch over, or protect. This is a plea for divine protection and sustenance, recognizing that human efforts alone are insufficient to maintain integrity and uprightness. The psalmist acknowledges the need for God's continual guidance and safeguarding to remain steadfast in righteousness. This reflects a deep trust in God's ability to uphold and sustain His people amidst life's challenges and temptations.

because I wait for You
The word "wait" is derived from the Hebrew "קָוָה" (qavah), which signifies hope, expectation, and trust. It is an active waiting, filled with anticipation and reliance on God's timing and provision. This waiting is not passive but involves a confident expectation that God will act according to His promises. The psalmist's waiting is rooted in faith, knowing that God is faithful and will fulfill His word. This phrase underscores the importance of patience and trust in the believer's relationship with God, as they rely on His wisdom and timing rather than their own understanding.

Verse 21. - Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. Scarcely his own inherent integrity and uprightness, the want of which he has deplored when confessing that his iniquity is great (ver. 11). Rather an integrity and uprightness whereto he hopes to attain, by the grace of God, in days to come - an integrity and uprightness for which he "waits" For I wait on thee.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May integrity
תֹּם־ (tōm-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8537: Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate

and uprightness
וָיֹ֥שֶׁר (wā·yō·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3476: Straightness, uprightness

preserve me,
יִצְּר֑וּנִי (yiṣ·ṣə·rū·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

because
כִּ֝֗י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I wait for You.
קִוִּיתִֽיךָ׃ (qiw·wî·ṯî·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect


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