Psalms 7:8 bbe — The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue h…

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue have its reward."

— Psalms 7:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 7 — Context

5

Let my hater go after my soul and take it; let my life be crushed to the earth, and my honour into the dust. (Selah.)

6

Come up, Lord, in your wrath; be lifted up against my haters; be awake, my God, give orders for the judging.

7

The meeting of the nations will be round you; take your seat, then, over them, on high.

8

The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue have its reward.

9

O let the evil of the evil-doer come to an end, but give strength to the upright: for men's minds and hearts are tested by the God of righteousness.

10

God, who is the saviour of the upright in heart, is my breastplate.

11

God is the judge of the upright, and is angry with the evil-doers every day.

Psalms 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 7:8 say?
Psalms 7:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue have its reward.”
Where is Psalms 7:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 7, verse 8.
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 7:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 7:8 in?
Psalms 7:8 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 7:8?
Psalms 7:8 reads (BBE): “The Lord will be judge of the peoples; give a decision for me, O Lord, because of my righteousness, and let my virtue have its reward.” 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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