Psalms 37:25 bbe — I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.

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"I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread."

— Psalms 37:25, Bible in Basic English

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“I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread. ”
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Psalms 37 — Context

Those who have his blessing will have the earth for their heritage; but those who are cursed by him will be cut off.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.

Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.

I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.

All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.

Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.

For the Lord is a lover of righteousness, and takes care of his saints; they will be kept safe for ever; but the seed of the evil-doers will be cut off.

Psalms 37:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:25 say?

Psalms 37:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.”

Where is Psalms 37:25 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 25.

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 37:25.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:25 in?

Psalms 37:25 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 37:25?

Psalms 37:25 reads (BBE): “I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.” 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 37:25 bbe — I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.

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