Psalms 106:14 bbe — They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.

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"They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places."

— Psalms 106:14, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 106:14 in Other Translations

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KJV
“But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.”
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ASV
“But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert. ”
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WEB
“but gave in to craving in the desert, and tested God in the wasteland.”
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NET
“In the wilderness they had an insatiable craving for meat; they challenged God in the wastelands.”
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Psalms 106 — Context

And the waters went over their haters; all of them came to an end.

Then they had faith in his words; they gave him songs of praise.

But their memory of his works was short; not waiting to be guided by him,

They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.

And he gave them their request, but sent a wasting disease into their souls.

They were full of envy against Moses among the tents, and against Aaron, the holy one of the Lord.

The earth opening put an end to Dathan, covering up Abiram and his band.

Psalms 106:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:14 say?

Psalms 106:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.”

Where is Psalms 106:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 106:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, 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 106:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 106:14 in?

Psalms 106:14 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 106:14?

Psalms 106:14 reads (BBE): “They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.” 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 106:14 bbe — They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.

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