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Forgiveness for God's Glory
Commentators stress that David's plea for pardon is based on God's character, not his own merit. He asks for forgiveness "for your name's sake," meaning the primary reason God pardons is to display His own glory, mercy, and faithfulness. Our forgiveness is ultimately about showcasing who God is.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 25:11
18th Century
Theologian
For your name’s sake, O Lord - See the notes at (Psalms 23:3). The idea here is that God would do this on His own account, or fo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 25:11
19th Century
Preacher
Those who are not taught of God pray very differently from that, for their prayer is, "O Lord, pardon my iniquity, for it is little." But he who is…
John Calvin
On Psalms 25:11
16th Century
Theologian
For your name’s sake, O Jehovah! As in the original text the copulative and is inserted between the two clauses of this verse, so…
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John Gill
On Psalms 25:11
17th Century
Pastor
For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity
Which to do is one of the promises and blessings of the covenant.…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 25:8–14
17th Century
Minister
We are all sinners, and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the char…