Psalms 59:15 bbe — Let them go wandering up and down in search of food, and be there all night if they have not enough.

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"Let them go wandering up and down in search of food, and be there all night if they have not enough."

— Psalms 59:15, Bible in Basic English

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“Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.”
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Psalms 59 — Context

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.

Let them go wandering up and down in search of food, and be there all night if they have not enough.

But I will make songs of your power; yes, I will give cries of joy for your mercy in the morning; because you have been my strength and my high tower in the day of my trouble.

To you, O my strength, will I make my song: because God is my high tower, even the God of my mercy.

Psalms 59:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:15 say?

Psalms 59:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them go wandering up and down in search of food, and be there all night if they have not enough.”

Where is Psalms 59:15 in the Bible?

Psalms 59:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 59, verse 15.

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 59:15.

What translation should I read Psalms 59:15 in?

Psalms 59:15 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 59:15?

Psalms 59:15 reads (BBE): “Let them go wandering up and down in search of food, and be there all night if they have not enough.” 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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