Psalms 118:16 bbe — The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.

Bible in Basic English

"The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power."

— Psalms 118:16, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 118 — Context

13

I have been hard pushed by you, so that I might have a fall: but the Lord was my helper.

14

The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

15

The sound of joy and salvation is in the tents of the upright; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.

16

The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.

17

Life and not death will be my part, and I will give out the story of the works of the Lord.

18

The hand of Jah has been hard on me; but he has not given me up to death.

19

Let the doors of righteousness be open to me; I will go in and give praise to the Lord.

Psalms 118:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 118:16 say?
Psalms 118:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.”
Where is Psalms 118:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 118:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 118, verse 16.
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 118:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 118:16 in?
Psalms 118:16 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 118:16?
Psalms 118:16 reads (BBE): “The right hand of the Lord is lifted up; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.” 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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