Psalms 27:12 bbe — Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.

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"Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction."

— Psalms 27:12, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 27 — Context

Let not your face be covered from me; do not put away your servant in wrath; you have been my help: do not give me up or take your support from me, O God of my salvation.

When my father and my mother are turned away from me, then the Lord will be my support.

Make your way clear to me, O Lord, guiding me by the right way, because of my haters.

Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.

I had almost given up my hope of seeing the blessing of the Lord in the land of the living.

Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.

Psalms 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 27:12 say?

Psalms 27:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.”

Where is Psalms 27:12 in the Bible?

Psalms 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 27, verse 12.

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 27:12.

What translation should I read Psalms 27:12 in?

Psalms 27:12 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 27:12?

Psalms 27:12 reads (BBE): “Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.” 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 27:12 bbe — Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.

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