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Psalms 63:8

Psalms 63:9-1964 bbe — 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 t…

Bible in Basic English

9

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

10

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

11

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 63:9-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 63:9-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. ”

  • ASV

    “But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. ”

  • WEB

    “But those who seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food. But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”

  • NET

    “Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth. Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals. But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.”

  • DRB

    “And their tongues against them are made weak. All that saw them were troubled; And every man was afraid. And they declared the works of God, and understood his doings. The just shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in him: and all the upright in heart shall be praised. ”

  • KJVA

    “But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. ”

Psalms 63 — Context

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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 63:9-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 63:9-1964 say?
Psalms 63:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 63:9-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 63:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 63, verses 9–1964.
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 63:9-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 63:9-1964 in?
Psalms 63:9-1964 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 63:9-1964?
Psalms 63:9-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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