Psalms 38:16 bbe — I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.

Bible in Basic English

"I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me."

— Psalms 38:16, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 38 — Context

13

But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.

14

So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words.

15

In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.

16

I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.

17

My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me.

18

I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin.

19

But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers.

Psalms 38:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:16 say?
Psalms 38:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.”
Where is Psalms 38:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 38:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verse 16.
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 38:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 38:16 in?
Psalms 38:16 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 38:16?
Psalms 38:16 reads (BBE): “I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.” 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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