Psalms 25:17
Psalms 25:17 in Multiple Translations
The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.
The troubles of my heart are increased: O take me out of my sorrows.
My problems get bigger and bigger. Please save me from all I'm going through.
The sorowes of mine heart are enlarged: drawe me out of my troubles.
The distresses of my heart have enlarged themselves, From my distresses bring me out.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
Help me to not worry, and rescue me from my troubles.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 25:17
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Psalms 25:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צָר֣וֹת
לְבָבִ֣/י
הִרְחִ֑יבוּ
מִ֝/מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗/י
הוֹצִיאֵֽ/נִי
צָר֣וֹת
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
N-fp
לְבָבִ֣/י
lêbâb
H3824
heart
N-ms | Suff
הִרְחִ֑יבוּ
râchab
H7337
to enlarge
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
מִ֝/מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗/י
mᵉtsûwqâh
H4691
distress
Prep | N-fp | Suff
הוֹצִיאֵֽ/נִי
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 25:17
צָר֣וֹת
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
N-fp
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
לְבָבִ֣/י
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
הִרְחִ֑יבוּ
râchab
H7337
"to enlarge"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To enlarge or grow wide, as in making something bigger or more spacious, like a room or a path. This word is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including in descriptions of God's power and promises. It appears in books like Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to be or grow wide, be or grow large 1a) (Qal) to be widened, be enlarged 1b) (Niphal) broad or roomy pasture (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make large 1c2) to enlarge
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide. See also: Genesis 26:22; Psalms 119:32; Psalms 4:2.
מִ֝/מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗/י
mᵉtsûwqâh
H4691
"distress"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means distress or trouble, like being in a tight spot. It appears in the Bible to describe anguish or hardship, such as in Psalm 119:143. It's about feeling squeezed or pressed in.
Definition: straitness, distress, straits, stress
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: anguish, distress. See also: Job 15:24; Psalms 107:13; Psalms 25:17.
הוֹצִיאֵֽ/נִי
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Psalms 25:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 25:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
- Sermons on Psalms 25:17
Context — To You I Lift Up My Soul
15My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
16Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
18Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. 19Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 107:6 | Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. |
| 2 | Psalms 34:19 | Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 | We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. |
| 4 | Psalms 77:2–4 | In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 3:17–19 | Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. |
| 6 | Psalms 38:1–8 | O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me. There is no soundness in my body because of Your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly. I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body. I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. |
| 7 | Psalms 42:7 | Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me. |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 4:11–13 | To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. |
Psalms 25:17 Summary
The psalmist is feeling overwhelmed by his troubles and is asking God to rescue him from his distress. He's not trying to hide his emotions or pretend like everything is okay - he's being honest with God about how he's feeling. This is something we can all learn from, as we see in Psalms 34:17-20, where God delivers the righteous from all their troubles. By being honest with God about our troubles, we can experience His deliverance and peace, just like the psalmist, and just like David in Psalms 40:1-3, where he says 'I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of troubles is the psalmist experiencing in Psalms 25:17?
The psalmist is experiencing emotional and spiritual troubles, as indicated by the phrase 'the troubles of my heart', which suggests a deep sense of distress and anguish, similar to what David experienced in Psalms 38:8 and Psalms 42:11.
Why does the psalmist ask God to free him from distress in Psalms 25:17?
The psalmist asks God to free him from distress because he recognizes that God is his only hope and rescue, as expressed in Psalms 25:15, where he says 'My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh'.
How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible where God delivers his people from trouble?
This verse is consistent with the broader biblical theme of God delivering his people from trouble, as seen in Exodus 3:7-10, where God hears the cry of the Israelites and rescues them from slavery, and in Psalms 34:17-20, where God delivers the righteous from all their troubles.
What can we learn from the psalmist's honesty about his troubles in Psalms 25:17?
We can learn the importance of honesty and vulnerability in our relationship with God, as the psalmist openly shares his troubles and distress with God, similar to what we see in Psalms 51:17, where David says 'The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart'.
Reflection Questions
- What are the troubles of my own heart, and how can I bring them before God in prayer?
- In what ways do I try to free myself from distress, rather than looking to God for rescue?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, like the psalmist, when I am experiencing trouble?
- What are some ways that God has delivered me from trouble in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to deepen my trust in Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart are enlarged,.... His enemies being increased, which troubled him; the floods of ungodly men made him afraid; the waters of affliction were come into his soul, and spread
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. The troubles of my heart.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart; my outward troubles are accompanied with grievous torments of my mind and heart for my sins, which have procured them, and thy great displeasure manifested in them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
Psalms 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: [O] bring thou me out of my distresses.Ver. 17. The troubles of my heart are enlarged] Whereby my heart is sorely straitened, so that I can hardly breathe: Oh, "hide not thine ear at my breathing," at my cry, Lamentations 3:56. En patet in curas area lata meas; all afflictions enter into mine heart, as by a wide gate (R. Obad.). Cor vix capax tribulationum mearum (Vat.). Out of my distresses] Wherewith I am pent up and pinched; as afterwards Paul was pricked with the messenger of Satan.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
(17) The troubles.—The consensus of commentators is for a different division of the Hebrew words. . . . “Relieve my sore heart, And release me from my distress.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
Verse 17. The troubles of may heart are enlarged] The evils of our captive state, instead of lessening, seem to multiply, and each to be extended.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:17
17. The verb rendered are enlarged cannot mean ‘augmented.’ It is all but certain that the consonants should be divided and vocalised differently, giving the appropriate sense, The straitnesses of my heart enlarge thou, and bring me &c.: i.e. relieve my distress. Cp. Psalms 18:36; Psalms 119:32.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart - The sorrows which spring upon the heart - particularly from the recollections of sin. Are enlarged - Have become great. They increased the more he reflected on the sins of his life.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:17
15-21. The psalmist returns to agonizing prayer, mingled with confession of sin, a special reference to the cruel hatred and violence of his enemies, the depth of his distress, and his sole reliance
Sermons on Psalms 25:17
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Appendix 3 to Vitae Patrum Sayings of the Egyptian Fathers by Heribert Rosweyde | Heribert Rosweyde preaches on the virtues of humility, self-discipline, and prayer as essential elements in the monk's journey towards God. He emphasizes the importance of self-ref |
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Dvd 13 - the Final Challenge to the Church by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of integrity and character for the kingdom of God, focusing on the end-time role of God's people in proclaiming His salvation |
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A Balm in Gilead—caring One for Another by Emanuel Esh | The sermon transcript discusses the power of God in delivering people from darkness and distress. It emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord for His goodness and wonderful w |
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Unreached Peoples: The Balti People of Pakistan by Paul Hattaway | This sermon focuses on the challenges faced by the Balti people living in northernmost Pakistan, highlighting their physical and spiritual struggles, their isolation, and the need |
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How Almighty God Brings Sinners to Himself by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different ways in which God works in the lives of individuals. He emphasizes that God does not have a one-size-fits-all approach and that |
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Our Lord's First Miracle John 2:1-12 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, emphasizing the significance of His presence at joyful occasions and the importance of inviting Him into our lives |
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(Nicaragua) the Lord Has Promised to Deliver You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher, who has been preaching for over 54 years, emphasizes the faithfulness of God throughout his ministry. He mentions that he and another pastor, Gary, wi |