Psalms 138:5-1964 bbe — They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord is high, he sees t…

Psalms 138:5-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up. Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation. The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.”

Psalms 138:5-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 138, verses 5–1964.

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.

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.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 138:5-1964.

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Psalms 138:5-1964 reads (BBE): “They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up. Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation. The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.” 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.