Psalms 69:31-1964 bbe — This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth. The poor will see it and be glad: you…

Psalms 69:31-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth. The poor will see it and be glad: you who are lovers of God, let your hearts have life. For the ears of the Lord are open to the poor, and he takes thought for his prisoners. Let the heavens and the earth give praise to him, the seas, and everything moving in them. For God will be the saviour of Zion, and the builder of the towns of Judah; so that it may be their resting-place and heritage. The seed of his servants will have their part in it, and there the lovers of his name will have rest.”

Psalms 69:31-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verses 31–1964.

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.

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.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 69:31-1964.

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Psalms 69:31-1964 reads (BBE): “This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth. The poor will see it and be glad: you who are lovers of God, let your hearts have life. For the ears of the Lord are open to the poor, and he takes thought for his prisoners. Let the heavens and the earth give praise to him, the seas, and everything moving in them. For God will be the saviour of Zion, and the builder of the towns of Judah; so that it may be their resting-place and heritage. The seed of his servants will have their part in it, and there the lovers of his name will have rest.” 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.