Psalms 102:7 bbe — I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.

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"I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top."

— Psalms 102:7, Bible in Basic English

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“He hath made his ways known to Moses: his wills to the children of Israel.”
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Psalms 102 — Context

My heart is broken; it has become dry and dead like grass, so that I give no thought to food.

Because of the voice of my sorrow, my flesh is wasted to the bone.

I am like a bird living by itself in the waste places; like the night-bird in a waste of sand.

I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.

My haters say evil of me all day; those who are violent against me make use of my name as a curse.

I have had dust for bread and my drink has been mixed with weeping:

Because of your passion and your wrath, for I have been lifted up and then made low by you.

Psalms 102:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 102:7 say?

Psalms 102:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.”

Where is Psalms 102:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 102:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 102, verse 7.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 102:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 102:7 in?

Psalms 102:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 102:7?

Psalms 102:7 reads (BBE): “I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 102:7 bbe — I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.

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