Psalms 18:6 bbe — In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and…

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"In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came before him, even into his ears."

— Psalms 18:6, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 18 — Context

3

I will send up my cry to the Lord, who is to be praised; so will I be made safe from those who are against me.

4

The cords of death were round me, and the seas of evil put me in fear.

5

The cords of hell were round me: the nets of death came on me.

6

In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came before him, even into his ears.

7

Then trouble and shock came on the earth; and the bases of the mountains were moved and shaking, because he was angry.

8

There went up a smoke from his nose, and a fire of destruction from his mouth: flames were lighted by it.

9

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

Psalms 18:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:6 say?
Psalms 18:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came before him, even into his ears.”
Where is Psalms 18:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 6.
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 18:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:6 in?
Psalms 18:6 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 18:6?
Psalms 18:6 reads (BBE): “In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came before him, even into his ears.” 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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