Psalms 68:16 bbe — Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it…

Bible in Basic English

"Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it his house for ever."

— Psalms 68:16, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 68 — Context

13

Will you take your rest among the flocks? like the wings of a dove covered with silver, and its feathers with yellow gold.

14

When the Most High put the kings to flight, it was as white as snow in Salmon.

15

A hill of God is the hill of Bashan; a hill with high tops is the hill of Bashan.

16

Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it his house for ever.

17

The war-carriage of God is among Israel's thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai to the holy place.

18

You have gone up on high, taking your prisoners with you; you have taken offerings from men; the Lord God has taken his place on the seat of his power.

19

Praise be to the Lord, who is our support day by day, even the God of our salvation. (Selah.)

Psalms 68:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 68:16 say?
Psalms 68:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it his house for ever.”
Where is Psalms 68:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 68:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 68, verse 16.
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 68:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 68:16 in?
Psalms 68:16 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 68:16?
Psalms 68:16 reads (BBE): “Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it his house for ever.” 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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