Psalms 22:18 bbe — They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.

Bible in Basic English

"They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing."

— Psalms 22:18, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 22 — Context

My throat is dry like a broken vessel; my tongue is fixed to the roof of my mouth, and the dust of death is on my lips.

Dogs have come round me: I am shut in by the band of evil-doers; they made wounds in my hands and feet.

I am able to see all my bones; their looks are fixed on me:

They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.

Do not be far from me, O Lord: O my strength, come quickly to my help.

Make my soul safe from the sword, my life from the power of the dog.

Be my saviour from the lion's mouth; let me go free from the horns of the cruel oxen.

Psalms 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 22:18 say?

Psalms 22:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.”

Where is Psalms 22:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 22:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 18.

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 22:18.

What translation should I read Psalms 22:18 in?

Psalms 22:18 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 22:18?

Psalms 22:18 reads (BBE): “They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.” 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 22:18 bbe — They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.

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