Psalms 16:7 bbe — I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Psalms 16:7, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 16 — Context

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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.

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

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

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

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I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

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Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.

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For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death.

Psalms 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 16:7 say?
Psalms 16:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.”
Where is Psalms 16:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 7.
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 16:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 16:7 in?
Psalms 16:7 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 16:7?
Psalms 16:7 reads (BBE): “I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.” 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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