Psalms 18:49 bbe — Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.

Bible in Basic English

"Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name."

— Psalms 18:49, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 18 — Context

46

The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured.

47

It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.

48

He makes me free from my haters; I am lifted up over those who come up against me: you have made me free from the violent man.

49

Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.

50

Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.

Psalms 18:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:49 say?
Psalms 18:49 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.”
Where is Psalms 18:49 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 49.
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 18:49.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:49 in?
Psalms 18:49 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 18:49?
Psalms 18:49 reads (BBE): “Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.” 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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