Psalms 25:16 - Exposition

Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me . The approach of peril is regarded as a sign that God has "turned away his face." He is besought, therefore, to turn towards one who needs his aid. For I am desolate and afflicted (comp. Psalms 25:17 , Psalms 25:18 ). The affliction evidently comes from enemies, either foreign or domestic ( Psalms 25:2 , Psalms 25:19 ); but its nature is not further indicated.