Psalms 77:16 bbe — The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled.

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"The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled."

— Psalms 77:16, Bible in Basic English

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“The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled. ”
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Psalms 77 — Context

Your way, O God, is holy: what god is so great as our God?

You are the God who does works of power: you have made your strength clear to the nations.

With your arm you have made your people free, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah.)

The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled.

The clouds sent out water; the skies gave out a sound; truly, your arrows went far and wide.

The voice of your thunder went rolling on; the world was flaming with the light of the storm; the earth was shaking.

Your way was in the sea, and your road in the great waters; there was no knowledge of your footsteps.

Psalms 77:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 77:16 say?

Psalms 77:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled.”

Where is Psalms 77:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 77:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 77, verse 16.

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 77:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 77:16 in?

Psalms 77:16 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 77:16?

Psalms 77:16 reads (BBE): “The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled.” 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 77:16 bbe — The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you, they were in fear: even the deep was troubled.

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