Psalms 143:8 bbe — Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I a…

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"Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you."

— Psalms 143:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 143 — Context

5

I keep in mind the early days of the past, giving thought to all your acts, even to the work of your hands.

6

My hands are stretched out to you: my soul is turned to you, like a land in need of water. (Selah.)

7

Be quick in answering me, O Lord, for the strength of my spirit is gone: let me see your face, so that I may not be like those who go down into the underworld.

8

Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you.

9

O Lord, take me out of the hands of my haters; my soul is waiting for you.

10

Give me teaching so that I may do your pleasure; for you are my God: let your good Spirit be my guide into the land of righteousness.

11

Give me life, O Lord, because of your name; in your righteousness take my soul out of trouble.

Psalms 143:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 143:8 say?
Psalms 143:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you.”
Where is Psalms 143:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 143:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 143, verse 8.
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 143:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 143:8 in?
Psalms 143:8 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 143:8?
Psalms 143:8 reads (BBE): “Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you.” 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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