Psalms 119:12 bbe — Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.

Bible in Basic English

"Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules."

— Psalms 119:12, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119:12 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.”
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NET
“You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes!”
NET Bible · Read this chapter in NET
KJVA
“Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word.

I have made search for you with all my heart: O let me not go wandering far from your teaching.

I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.

With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.

I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.

I will give thought to your orders, and have respect for your ways.

Psalms 119:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:12 say?

Psalms 119:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.”

Where is Psalms 119:12 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 12.

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 119:12.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:12 in?

Psalms 119:12 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 119:12?

Psalms 119:12 reads (BBE): “Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.” 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 119:12 bbe — Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.

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