Psalms 25:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is from Psalm 25 and is a prayer to God, asking Him not to remember the speaker's past mistakes. Instead, the speaker asks God to remember them for His kindness and mercy.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you had a friend who made a few mistakes when they were younger, like spilling their juice or forgetting their homework. Now they're older and want their parents to see them for who they are today, not just those past mistakes. That's what this verse is about — asking God to see us for who we are now, not just our past mistakes.
歴史的背景
Psalm 25 is traditionally attributed to King David and was likely written during a time of distress in his life. The audience was God, and the cultural setting was the ancient Near East where forgiveness and God's mercy were central themes.
今日への適用
A modern scenario could be someone who has a history of making bad choices, like smoking or drinking excessively, and now wants to start fresh. This verse can remind them that with God’s mercy, they can move past their past and live a new life.