Psalms 35:5 bbe — Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.

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"Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight."

— Psalms 35:5, Bible in Basic English

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“Let them be as chaff before the wind, And the angel of Jehovah drivingthemon. ”
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Psalms 35 — Context

Be a breastplate to me, and give me your help.

Take up your spear and keep back my attackers; say to my soul, I am your salvation.

Let them be overcome and put to shame who make attempts to take my soul; let those who would do me damage be turned back and made foolish.

Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.

Let their way be dark and full of danger; let them be troubled by the angel of the Lord.

For without cause they have put a net ready for me secretly, in which to take my soul.

Let destruction come on them without their knowledge; let them be taken themselves in their secret nets, falling into the same destruction.

Psalms 35:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 35:5 say?

Psalms 35:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.”

Where is Psalms 35:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 35:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 35, verse 5.

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 35:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 35:5 in?

Psalms 35:5 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 35:5?

Psalms 35:5 reads (BBE): “Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.” 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 35:5 bbe — Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.

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