Psalms 105:14 bbe — He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,

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"He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,"

— Psalms 105:14, Bible in Basic English

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“He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;”
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Psalms 105 — Context

Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, the measured line of your heritage:

When they were still small in number, and strange in the land;

When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people.

He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,

Saying, Put not your hand on those who have been marked with my holy oil, and do my prophets no wrong.

And he took away all food from the land, so that the people were without bread.

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was given as a servant for a price:

Psalms 105:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:14 say?

Psalms 105:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,”

Where is Psalms 105:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 105:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 14.

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 105:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 105:14 in?

Psalms 105:14 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 105:14?

Psalms 105:14 reads (BBE): “He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,” 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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