Psalms 119:42 bbe — So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

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"So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word."

— Psalms 119:42, Bible in Basic English

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“So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.

See how great is my desire for your orders: give me life in your righteousness.

Let your mercies come to me, O Lord, even your salvation, as you have said.

So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.

So that I may keep your law for ever and ever;

So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.

Psalms 119:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:42 say?

Psalms 119:42 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.”

Where is Psalms 119:42 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 42.

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 119:42.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:42 in?

Psalms 119:42 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 119:42?

Psalms 119:42 reads (BBE): “So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in 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 119:42 bbe — So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

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