Psalms 140:9-1964 bbe — As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips. Let burning flames come down on t…

Psalms 140:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips. Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again. Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow. I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled. Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.”

Psalms 140:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 140, verses 9–1964.

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 140:9-1964.

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Psalms 140:9-1964 reads (BBE): “As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips. Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again. Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow. I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled. Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.” 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.