Psalms 26:9-1964 bbe — Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood; In whose hands are evil designs, and whose ri…

Psalms 26:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood; In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely. But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me. I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.”

Psalms 26:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 26, verses 9–1964.

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.

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.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 26:9-1964.

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Psalms 26:9-1964 reads (BBE): “Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood; In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely. But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me. I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.” 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.