Psalms 119:169 bbe — Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

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" Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word."

— Psalms 119:169, Bible in Basic English

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“ Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

166

Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

167

My soul has kept your unchanging word; great is my love for it.

168

I have been ruled by your orders; for all my ways are before you.

169

Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

170

Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.

171

Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.

172

Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.

Psalms 119:169 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:169 say?

Psalms 119:169 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.”

Where is Psalms 119:169 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:169 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 169.

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 119:169.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:169 in?

Psalms 119:169 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 119:169?

Psalms 119:169 reads (BBE): “ Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.” 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 119:169 bbe — Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

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