Psalms 50:12 bbe — If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.

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"If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth."

— Psalms 50:12, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 50 — Context

I will take no ox out of your house, or he-goats from your flocks;

For every beast of the woodland is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

I see all the birds of the mountains, and the beasts of the field are mine.

If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.

Am I to take the flesh of the ox for my food, or the blood of goats for my drink?

Make an offering of praise to God; keep the agreements which you have made with the Most High;

Let your voice come up to me in the day of trouble; I will be your saviour, so that you may give glory to me.

Psalms 50:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 50:12 say?

Psalms 50:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.”

Where is Psalms 50:12 in the Bible?

Psalms 50:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 50, verse 12.

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 50:12.

What translation should I read Psalms 50:12 in?

Psalms 50:12 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 50:12?

Psalms 50:12 reads (BBE): “If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.” 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 50:12 bbe — If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.

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