Psalms 79:1 bbe — O God, the nations have come into your heritage; they have made your holy Temple unclean; they have made Jerusalem a m…
Bible in Basic English
" O God, the nations have come into your heritage; they have made your holy Temple unclean; they have made Jerusalem a mass of broken walls."
— Psalms 79:1, Bible in Basic English
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Psalms 79 — Context
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O God, the nations have come into your heritage; they have made your holy Temple unclean; they have made Jerusalem a mass of broken walls.
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They have given the bodies of your servants as food to the birds of the air, and the flesh of your saints to the beasts of the earth.
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Their blood has been flowing like water round about Jerusalem; there was no one to put them in their last resting-place.
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We are looked down on by our neighbours, we are laughed at and made sport of by those who are round us.
Psalms 79:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 79:1 say?
Psalms 79:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ O God, the nations have come into your heritage; they have made your holy Temple unclean; they have made Jerusalem a mass of broken walls.”
Where is Psalms 79:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 79:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 79, verse 1.
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 79:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 79:1 in?
Psalms 79:1 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 79:1?
Psalms 79:1 reads (BBE): “ O God, the nations have come into your heritage; they have made your holy Temple unclean; they have made Jerusalem a mass of broken walls.” 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.