Psalms 63:10 bbe — They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.

Bible in Basic English

"They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes."

— Psalms 63:10, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes. ”
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WEB
“They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food.”
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NET
“Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals.”
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DRB
“And every man was afraid. And they declared the works of God, and understood his doings.”
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KJVA
“They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.”
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Psalms 63 — Context

Because you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.

My soul keeps ever near you: your right hand is my support.

But those whose desire is my soul's destruction will go down to the lower parts of the earth.

They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.

But the king will have joy in God; everyone who takes an oath by him will have cause for pride; but the false mouth will be stopped.

Psalms 63:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 63:10 say?

Psalms 63:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.”

Where is Psalms 63:10 in the Bible?

Psalms 63:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 63, verse 10.

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 63:10.

What translation should I read Psalms 63:10 in?

Psalms 63:10 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 63:10?

Psalms 63:10 reads (BBE): “They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.” 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 63:10 bbe — They will be cut off by the sword; they will be food for foxes.

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Psalms 63 — Context

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