Psalms 73:8 bbe — Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.

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"Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts."

— Psalms 73:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 73:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.”
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ASV
“They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: They speak loftily. ”
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Psalms 73 — Context

They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.

For this reason pride is round them like a chain; they are clothed with violent behaviour as with a robe.

Their eyes are bursting with fat; they have more than their heart's desire.

Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.

Their mouth goes up to heaven; their tongues go walking through the earth.

For this reason they are full of bread; and water is ever flowing for them.

And they say, How will the Lord see this? is there knowledge in the Most High?

Psalms 73:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 73:8 say?

Psalms 73:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.”

Where is Psalms 73:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 73:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, 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 73:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 73:8 in?

Psalms 73:8 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 73:8?

Psalms 73:8 reads (BBE): “Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.” 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 73:8 bbe — Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.

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