Psalms 119:87 bbe — They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

Bible in Basic English

"They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders."

— Psalms 119:87, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

84

How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?

85

The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.

86

All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.

87

They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

88

Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.

89

For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.

90

Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.

Psalms 119:87 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:87 say?
Psalms 119:87 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.”
Where is Psalms 119:87 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:87 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 87.
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 119:87.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:87 in?
Psalms 119:87 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 119:87?
Psalms 119:87 reads (BBE): “They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.” 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.
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