Psalms 40:13 bbe — Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.

Bible in Basic English

"Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help."

— Psalms 40:13, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 40 — Context

10

Your righteousness has not been folded away in my heart; I have made clear your true word and your salvation; I have not kept secret your mercy or your faith from the great meeting.

11

Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.

12

For unnumbered evils are round about me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I am bent down with their weight; they are more than the hairs of my head, my strength is gone because of them.

13

Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.

14

Let those who go after my soul for its destruction have shame and trouble together; let them be turned back and made foolish who take pleasure in my trouble.

15

Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.

16

Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May the Lord be great.

Psalms 40:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 40:13 say?
Psalms 40:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.”
Where is Psalms 40:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 40:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 40, 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 40:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 40:13 in?
Psalms 40:13 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 40:13?
Psalms 40:13 reads (BBE): “Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.” 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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