Psalms 76:8 bbe — From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,

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"From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,"

— Psalms 76:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 76 — Context

Gone is the wealth of the strong, their last sleep has overcome them; the men of war have become feeble.

At the voice of your wrath, O God of Jacob, deep sleep has overcome carriage and horse.

You, you are to be feared; who may keep his place before you in the time of your wrath?

From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,

When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)

The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...

Give to the Lord your God what is his by right; let all who are round him give offerings to him who is to be feared.

Psalms 76:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 76:8 say?

Psalms 76:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,”

Where is Psalms 76:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 76:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 76, 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 76:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 76:8 in?

Psalms 76:8 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 76:8?

Psalms 76:8 reads (BBE): “From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,” 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 76:8 bbe — From heaven you gave your decision; the earth, in its fear, gave no sound,

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