Psalms
“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”
Psalms 25:5
Psalms 25:5 (KJV) speaks to guidance, God's guidance promise, and waiting — 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
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalms 37:23“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.”
Psalms 43:3“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalms 86:11“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.”
Psalms 31:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 25:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 25:5 reads: "Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." The verse speaks to guidance, God's guidance promise, and waiting. 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 25:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." is Psalms 25:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 25.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 25:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 25:5 include Psalms 32:8, Proverbs 3:6, and Psalms 37:23. Reading them alongside Psalms 25:5 deepens the theme of guidance.
How can I pray with Psalms 25:5?
Read Psalms 25:5 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.