Psalms 56:5 bbe — Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.

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"Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil."

— Psalms 56:5, Bible in Basic English

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“All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil. ”
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Psalms 56 — Context

My haters are ever ready to put an end to me; great numbers are lifting themselves up against me.

In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.

In God will I give praise to his word; in God have I put my hope; I will have no fear of what flesh may do to me.

Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.

They come together, they are waiting in secret places, they take note of my steps, they are waiting for my soul.

By evil-doing they will not get free from punishment. In wrath, O God, let the peoples be made low.

You have seen my wanderings; put the drops from my eyes into your bottle; are they not in your record?

Psalms 56:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 56:5 say?

Psalms 56:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.”

Where is Psalms 56:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 56:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 56, verse 5.

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 56:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 56:5 in?

Psalms 56:5 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 56:5?

Psalms 56:5 reads (BBE): “Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.” 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 56:5 bbe — Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.

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