Psalms 145:8 bbe — The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy."

— Psalms 145:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 145 — Context

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My thoughts will be of the honour and glory of your rule, and of the wonder of your works.

6

Men will be talking of the power and fear of your acts; I will give word of your glory.

7

Their sayings will be full of the memory of all your mercy, and they will make songs of your righteousness.

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The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.

9

The Lord is good to all men; and his mercies are over all his works.

10

All the works of your hands give praise to you, O Lord; and your saints give you blessing.

11

Their words will be of the glory of your kingdom, and their talk of your strength;

Psalms 145:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 145:8 say?
Psalms 145:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.”
Where is Psalms 145:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 145:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 145, 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 145:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 145:8 in?
Psalms 145:8 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 145:8?
Psalms 145:8 reads (BBE): “The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.” 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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