For the sake of Your name, O LORD,
For the sake of his name, David asks the LORD to pardon his great iniquity.
This verse anchors forgiveness in God's reputation and mercy.
1Of David. 2in You, my God, I trust. 3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; 4Show me Your ways, O LORD; 5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, 6Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, 7Remember not the sins of my youth, 8Good and upright is the LORD; 9He guides the humble in what is right 10All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful 11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, 12Who is the man who fears the LORD? 13His soul will dwell in prosperity, 14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, 15My eyes are always on the LORD, 16Turn to me and be gracious, 17The troubles of my heart increase; 18Consider my affliction and trouble, 19Consider my enemies, for they are many, 20Guard my soul and deliver me; 21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, 22Redeem Israel, O God,