Psalms 20:3 bbe — May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)

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"May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)"

— Psalms 20:3, Bible in Basic English

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“Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.”
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Psalms 20 — Context

May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

May he send you help from the holy place, and give you strength from Zion;

May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)

May he give you your heart's desire, and put all your purposes into effect.

We will be glad in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will put up our flags: may the Lord give you all your requests.

Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.

Psalms 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 20:3 say?

Psalms 20:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)”

Where is Psalms 20:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 20, verse 3.

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 20:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 20:3 in?

Psalms 20:3 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 20:3?

Psalms 20:3 reads (BBE): “May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)” 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.

Psalms 20:3 bbe — May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)

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