Psalms 62:3 bbe — How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the poi…

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"How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?"

— Psalms 62:3, Bible in Basic English

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“How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.”
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Psalms 62 — Context

My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my salvation.

He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?

Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.

He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

Psalms 62:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 62:3 say?

Psalms 62:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?”

Where is Psalms 62:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 62:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 62, 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 62:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 62:3 in?

Psalms 62:3 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 62:3?

Psalms 62:3 reads (BBE): “How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?” 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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