Psalms 2:12-1964 bbe — For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all…
Bible in Basic English
"For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him."
“Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.”
They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel.
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So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.
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Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,
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For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.
Psalms 2:12-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 2:12-1964 say?
Psalms 2:12-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.”
Where is Psalms 2:12-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 2:12-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 2, verses 12–1964.
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 2:12-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 2:12-1964 in?
Psalms 2:12-1964 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 2:12-1964?
Psalms 2:12-1964 reads (BBE): “For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.” 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.