Psalms 22:11 bbe — Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help.

Bible in Basic English

"Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help."

— Psalms 22:11, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 22 — Context

8

He put his faith in the Lord; let the Lord be his saviour now: let the Lord be his saviour, because he had delight in him.

9

But it was you who took care of me from the day of my birth: you gave me faith even from my mother's breasts.

10

I was in your hands even before my birth; you are my God from the time when I was in my mother's body.

11

Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help.

12

A great herd of oxen is round me: I am shut in by the strong oxen of Bashan.

13

I saw their mouths wide open, like lions crying after food.

14

I am flowing away like water, and all my bones are out of place: my heart is like wax, it has become soft in my body.

Psalms 22:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 22:11 say?
Psalms 22:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help.”
Where is Psalms 22:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 22:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 11.
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 22:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 22:11 in?
Psalms 22:11 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 22:11?
Psalms 22:11 reads (BBE): “Be not far from me, for trouble is near; there is no one to give help.” 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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