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10 The ways of the Lord[a] are kindness and truth
    for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
11 For the sake of your name,[b]Lord,
    pardon my iniquity, great though it be.
12 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord?
    He will be shown the path he should choose.[c]

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  1. Psalm 25:10 Ways of the Lord: God’s manner of dealing kindly with those who remain faithful to the covenant (see Pss 103:7; 138:5). See also Ps 85:10; Gen 32:10; Deut 33:9; and Paul’s magnificent summary in Rom 8:28: “We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him.”
  2. Psalm 25:11 Name: see note on Ps 5:12.
  3. Psalm 25:12 The path he should choose: or “the path chosen for him.”

10 All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful(A)
    toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.(B)
11 For the sake of your name,(C) Lord,
    forgive(D) my iniquity,(E) though it is great.

12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?(F)
    He will instruct them in the ways(G) they should choose.[a]

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  1. Psalm 25:12 Or ways he chooses