Psalms 25:22Redeem Israel, God, out all of his troubles. By David.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. King David, possibly during Absalom's rebellion or another national crisis, cries out for his people's deliverance in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: burdened shepherd-king carrying his people's pain
The original word
padah (פדה) — to ransom or buy back, like redeeming a slave or prisoner
Why it matters
This is the only verse in Psalm 25 that shifts from personal petition to national intercession
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 25:22
David ends a deeply personal psalm by suddenly praying for his entire nation
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about ancient Israel, but David models how personal prayer should expand to intercession for others in crisis.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Psalms 25:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 25:22 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include redemption, national prayer, deliverance. Notable phrases: Redeem Israel; all of his troubles. This verse is a prayer.
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