Psalms 49:3 bbe — From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

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"From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge."

— Psalms 49:3, Bible in Basic English

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“My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. ”
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Psalms 49 — Context

Give attention to this, all you peoples; let your ears be open, all you who are living in the world.

High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.

From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.

What cause have I for fear in the days of evil, when the evil-doing of those who are working for my downfall is round about me?

Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.

Psalms 49:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:3 say?

Psalms 49:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.”

Where is Psalms 49:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 49:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 3.

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 49:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 49:3 in?

Psalms 49:3 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 49:3?

Psalms 49:3 reads (BBE): “From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.” 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 49:3 bbe — From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

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