Psalms 119:52 bbe — I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

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"I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort."

— Psalms 119:52, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119:52 in Other Translations

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KJV
“I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself.”
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ASV
“I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself. ”
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WEB
“I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

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.

I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.

Your rules have been melodies to me, while I have been living in strange lands.

I have given thought to your name in the night, O Lord, and have kept your law.

Psalms 119:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:52 say?

Psalms 119:52 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.”

Where is Psalms 119:52 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 52.

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 119:52.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:52 in?

Psalms 119:52 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 119:52?

Psalms 119:52 reads (BBE): “I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.” 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 119:52 bbe — I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

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