Psalms 109:8 bbe — Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.

Bible in Basic English

"Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority."

— Psalms 109:8, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Psalms 109 — Context

They have put on me evil for good; hate in exchange for my love.

Put an evil man over him; and let one be placed at his right hand to say evil of him.

When he is judged, let the decision go against him; and may his prayer become sin.

Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.

Let his children have no father, and his wife be made a widow.

Let his children be wanderers, looking to others for their food; let them be sent away from the company of their friends.

Let his creditor take all his goods; and let others have the profit of his work.

Psalms 109:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Psalms 109:8 say?

Psalms 109:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.”

Where is Psalms 109:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 109:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 8.

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 109:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 109:8 in?

Psalms 109:8 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 109:8?

Psalms 109:8 reads (BBE): “Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.” 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 109:8 bbe — Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.

Read in Another Translation

Psalms 109 — Context

Psalms 109:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2