Psalms 113:2 bbe — Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.
Bible in Basic English
"Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever."
— Psalms 113:2, Bible in Basic English
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Psalms 113 — Context
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Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord.
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Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.
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From the coming up of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praised.
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The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens.
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Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,
Psalms 113:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 113:2 say?
Psalms 113:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.”
Where is Psalms 113:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 113:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 113, verse 2.
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 113:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 113:2 in?
Psalms 113:2 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 113:2?
Psalms 113:2 reads (BBE): “Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.” 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.