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Psalms 119:116 bbe — Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Psalms 119:116, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

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.

119

All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.

Psalms 119:116 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:116 say?
Psalms 119:116 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.”
Where is Psalms 119:116 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:116 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 116.
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 119:116.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:116 in?
Psalms 119:116 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 119:116?
Psalms 119:116 reads (BBE): “Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.” 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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