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Psalms 16:4 bbe — Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take the…

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"Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips."

— Psalms 16:4, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 16 — Context

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Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith.

2

O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you.

3

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.

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Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.

5

The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.

6

Fair are the places marked out for me; I have a noble heritage.

7

I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

Psalms 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 16:4 say?
Psalms 16:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.”
Where is Psalms 16:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 16:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 16:4 in?
Psalms 16:4 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 16:4?
Psalms 16:4 reads (BBE): “Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.” 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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