Psalms 18:12 bbe — Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and fire.

Bible in Basic English

"Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and fire."

— Psalms 18:12, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 18 — Context

9

The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet.

10

And he went in flight through the air, seated on a storm-cloud: going quickly on the wings of the wind.

11

He made the dark his secret place; his tent round him was the dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

12

Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and fire.

13

The Lord made thunder in the heavens, and the voice of the Highest was sounding out: a rain of ice and fire.

14

He sent out his arrows, driving them in all directions; by his flames of fire they were troubled.

15

Then the deep beds of the waters were seen, and the bases of the world were uncovered, because of your words of wrath, O Lord, because of the breath from your mouth.

Psalms 18:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:12 say?
Psalms 18:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and fire.”
Where is Psalms 18:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 12.
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 18:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:12 in?
Psalms 18:12 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 18:12?
Psalms 18:12 reads (BBE): “Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and fire.” 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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