Psalms 119:115 bbe — Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

Bible in Basic English

"Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God."

— Psalms 119:115, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

112

My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the end.

113

I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.

114

You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.

115

Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

116

Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.

117

Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.

118

You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.

Psalms 119:115 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:115 say?

Psalms 119:115 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.”

Where is Psalms 119:115 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:115 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 115.

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 119:115.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:115 in?

Psalms 119:115 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 119:115?

Psalms 119:115 reads (BBE): “Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.” 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 119:115 bbe — Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

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