Psalms 64:3 bbe — Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

Bible in Basic English

"Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;"

— Psalms 64:3, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 64 — Context

O God, let the voice of my grief come to your ear: keep my life from the fear of those who are against me.

Keep me safe from the secret purpose of wrongdoers; from the band of the workers of evil;

Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

So that in secret they may let loose their arrows at the upright, suddenly and unseen.

They make themselves strong in an evil purpose; they make holes for secret nets; they say, Who will see it,

Or make discovery of our secret purpose? The design is framed with care; and the inner thought of a man, and his heart, is deep.

Psalms 64:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 64:3 say?

Psalms 64:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;”

Where is Psalms 64:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 64:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 64, 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 64:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 64:3 in?

Psalms 64:3 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 64:3?

Psalms 64:3 reads (BBE): “Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;” 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 64:3 bbe — Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

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