Psalms 138:7 bbe — Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, a…

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"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."

— Psalms 138:7, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 138 — Context

4

All the kings of the earth will give you praise, O Lord, when the words of your mouth come to their ears.

5

They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.

6

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

7

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.

8

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 138:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 138:7 say?
Psalms 138:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 138:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 138:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 138, verse 7.
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 138:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 138:7 in?
Psalms 138:7 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 138:7?
Psalms 138:7 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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