Psalms 106:33 bbe — For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things.

Bible in Basic English

"For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things."

— Psalms 106:33, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 106 — Context

30

Then Phinehas got up, and made prayer for them; and the disease went no farther.

31

And all the generations coming after him kept the memory of his righteousness for ever.

32

They made God angry again at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was troubled because of them;

33

For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things.

34

They did not put an end to the peoples, as the Lord had said;

35

But they were joined to the nations, learning their works.

36

And they gave worship to images; which were a danger to them:

Psalms 106:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:33 say?
Psalms 106:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things.”
Where is Psalms 106:33 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 33.
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 106:33.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:33 in?
Psalms 106:33 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 106:33?
Psalms 106:33 reads (BBE): “For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things.” 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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