Psalms 104:18 bbe — The high hills are a safe place for the mountain goats, and the rocks for the small beasts.

Bible in Basic English

"The high hills are a safe place for the mountain goats, and the rocks for the small beasts."

— Psalms 104:18, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 104 — Context

15

And wine to make glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face shining, and bread giving strength to his heart.

16

The trees of the Lord are full of growth, the cedars of Lebanon of his planting;

17

Where the birds have their resting-places; as for the stork, the tall trees are her house.

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The high hills are a safe place for the mountain goats, and the rocks for the small beasts.

19

He made the moon for a sign of the divisions of the year; teaching the sun the time of its going down.

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When you make it dark, it is night, when all the beasts of the woods come quietly out of their secret places.

21

The young lions go thundering after their food; searching for their meat from God.

Psalms 104:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 104:18 say?
Psalms 104:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The high hills are a safe place for the mountain goats, and the rocks for the small beasts.”
Where is Psalms 104:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 104:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 104, verse 18.
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 104:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 104:18 in?
Psalms 104:18 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 104:18?
Psalms 104:18 reads (BBE): “The high hills are a safe place for the mountain goats, and the rocks for the small beasts.” 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.
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