Psalms 119:161 bbe — Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

Bible in Basic English

" Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart."

— Psalms 119:161, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

158

I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.

159

See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.

160

Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.

161

Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

162

I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.

163

I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.

164

Seven times a day do I give you praise, because of your upright decisions.

Psalms 119:161 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:161 say?

Psalms 119:161 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.”

Where is Psalms 119:161 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:161 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 161.

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 119:161.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:161 in?

Psalms 119:161 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 119:161?

Psalms 119:161 reads (BBE): “ Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.” 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 119:161 bbe — Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

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