Psalms 17:13-1964 bbe — Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer. With your hand, O Lord,…

Psalms 17:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer. With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods. As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to see your form.”

Psalms 17:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 17, verses 13–1964.

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 17:13-1964.

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Psalms 17:13-1964 reads (BBE): “Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer. With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods. As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to see your form.” 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.