Psalms 59:11 bbe — Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power;…

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"Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour."

— Psalms 59:11, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 59 — Context

But you are laughing at them, O Lord; you will make sport of all the nations.

O my strength, I will put my hope in you; because God is my strong tower.

The God of my mercy will go before me: God will let me see my desire effected on my haters.

Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.

Because of the sin of their mouths and the word of their lips, let them even be taken in their pride; and for their curses and their deceit,

Put an end to them in your wrath, put an end to them, so that they may not be seen again; let them see that God is ruling in Jacob and to the ends of the earth. (Selah.)

And in the evening let them come back, and make a noise like a dog, and go round the town.

Psalms 59:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:11 say?

Psalms 59:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.”

Where is Psalms 59:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 59:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 59, verse 11.

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 59:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 59:11 in?

Psalms 59:11 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 59:11?

Psalms 59:11 reads (BBE): “Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.” 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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