Psalms 14:6 bbe — You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.

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"You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support."

— Psalms 14:6, Bible in Basic English

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“Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.”
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Psalms 14 — Context

They have all gone out of the way together; they are unclean, there is not one who does good, no, not one.

Have all the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food as they would take bread; they make no prayer to the Lord.

Then were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the upright.

You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.

May the salvation of Israel come out of Zion! when the fate of his people is changed by the Lord, Jacob will have joy and Israel will be glad.

Psalms 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 14:6 say?

Psalms 14:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.”

Where is Psalms 14:6 in the Bible?

Psalms 14:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 14, verse 6.

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 14:6.

What translation should I read Psalms 14:6 in?

Psalms 14:6 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 14:6?

Psalms 14:6 reads (BBE): “You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.” 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 14:6 bbe — You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.

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