Psalms 70:2-1964 bbe — Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and ma…

Psalms 70:2-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish. Let those who say Aha, aha! be turned back as a reward of their shame. Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May God be great. But I am poor and in need; come to me quickly, O God; you are my help and my saviour; let there be no waiting, O Lord.”

Psalms 70:2-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 70, verses 2–1964.

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 70:2-1964.

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Psalms 70:2-1964 reads (BBE): “Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish. Let those who say Aha, aha! be turned back as a reward of their shame. Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May God be great. But I am poor and in need; come to me quickly, O God; you are my help and my saviour; let there be no waiting, O Lord.” 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.