Psalms
“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.”
Psalms 25:21
Psalms 25:21 (KJV) speaks to integrity, waiting, and God's protection — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”
Psalms 37:37“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 25:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 25:21 reads: "Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee." The verse speaks to integrity, waiting, and God's protection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 25 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 25:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee." is Psalms 25:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 25.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 25:21?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 25:21 include Psalms 33:20, Habakkuk 2:3, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 25:21 deepens the theme of integrity.
How can I pray with Psalms 25:21?
Read Psalms 25:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.