Abstract
Psalm 25 is an acrostic psalm and an individual lament. Several tradition-historical motives and allusions can be identified in this text. Especially a few motives and images from the Old Testament wisdom literature contribute to the significance of the psalm. These motives are being identified and their function being determined in the context of the psalm as a whole. They are interwoven with other identified traditions and motives to contribute to the psalm’s understanding.
Highlights
A few motives and images from the Old Testament wisdom literature contri bute to the significance o f the psalm
In a praise song o f the Qumran congregation1, the hymn o f Paul G erhardt, Nach D ir, O Herr verlanget mich2 and several other musical settings3, we find the lyrical resonance of the contents from Psalm 25
Psalm 25 expresses the reflections and petitions o f a pious man who is threatened by the conduct of his enemy, by the reality of his own sins and by a situation of utmost distress
Summary
In a praise song o f the Qumran congregation, the hymn o f Paul G erhardt, Nach D ir, O Herr verlanget mich and several other musical settings, we find the lyrical resonance of the contents from Psalm 25 These echoing sounds reflect phrases and formulas of a prayer, which contains expres sions of hope and confidence as well as utterances o f expectation and praise. The relationship between the different tradition historical motives and allusions is a vivid and debatable issue in the research history o f Psalm 25. This aspect will receive special attention in the following exposition
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