Psalms 38:14-1964 bbe — So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words. In you, O Lord, is my hope: you w…

Psalms 38:14-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words. In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God. I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me. My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me. I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin. But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers. They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right. Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me. Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.”

Psalms 38:14-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verses 14–1964.

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 38:14-1964.

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Psalms 38:14-1964 reads (BBE): “So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words. In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God. I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me. My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me. I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin. But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers. They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right. Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me. Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.” 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.