Psalms 119:48 bbe — And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.

Bible in Basic English

"And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules."

— Psalms 119:48, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

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

So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.

And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.

And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.

Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.

This is my comfort in my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.

The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

Psalms 119:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:48 say?

Psalms 119:48 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.”

Where is Psalms 119:48 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 48.

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 119:48.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:48 in?

Psalms 119:48 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 119:48?

Psalms 119:48 reads (BBE): “And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to 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 119:48 bbe — And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.

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