Psalms 63:3 bbe — Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.

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"Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise."

— Psalms 63:3, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 63 — Context

1

O God, you are my God; early will I make my search for you: my soul is dry for need of you, my flesh is wasted with desire for you, as a dry and burning land where no water is;

2

To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the holy place.

3

Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.

4

So will I go on blessing you all my life, lifting up my hands in your name.

5

My soul will be comforted, as with good food; and my mouth will give you praise with songs of joy;

6

When the memory of you comes to me on my bed, and when I give thought to you in the night-time.

Psalms 63:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 63:3 say?
Psalms 63:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.”
Where is Psalms 63:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 63:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 63, 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 63:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 63:3 in?
Psalms 63:3 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 63:3?
Psalms 63:3 reads (BBE): “Because your mercy is better than life, my lips will give you praise.” 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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