Psalms 31:13 bbe — False statements against me have come to my ears; fear was on every side: they were talking together against me, design…

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"False statements against me have come to my ears; fear was on every side: they were talking together against me, designing to take away my life."

— Psalms 31:13, Bible in Basic English

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“For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.”
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Psalms 31 — Context

My life goes on in sorrow, and my years in weeping; my strength is almost gone because of my sin, and my bones are wasted away.

Because of all those who are against me, I have become a word of shame to my neighbours; a cause of shaking the head and a fear to my friends: those who saw me in the street went in flight from me.

I have gone from men's minds and memory like a dead man; I am like a broken vessel.

False statements against me have come to my ears; fear was on every side: they were talking together against me, designing to take away my life.

But I had faith in you, O Lord; I said, You are my God.

The chances of my life are in your hand; take me out of the hands of my haters, and of those who go after me.

Let your servant see the light of your face; in your mercy be my saviour.

Psalms 31:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 31:13 say?

Psalms 31:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “False statements against me have come to my ears; fear was on every side: they were talking together against me, designing to take away my life.”

Where is Psalms 31:13 in the Bible?

Psalms 31:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 31, verse 13.

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 31:13.

What translation should I read Psalms 31:13 in?

Psalms 31:13 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 31:13?

Psalms 31:13 reads (BBE): “False statements against me have come to my ears; fear was on every side: they were talking together against me, designing to take away my life.” 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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