Psalms 80:5 bbe — You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.

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"You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure."

— Psalms 80:5, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 80:5 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.”
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ASV
“Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, And given them tears to drink in large measure. ”
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WEB
“You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure.”
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Psalms 80 — Context

Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.

Take us back again, O God; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

O Lord God of armies, how long will your wrath be burning against the rest of your people?

You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.

You make us a cause of war among our neighbours; our haters are laughing at us among themselves.

Take us back again, O God of armies; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

You took a vine out of Egypt: driving out the nations, and planting it in their land.

Psalms 80:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 80:5 say?

Psalms 80:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.”

Where is Psalms 80:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 80:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 80, verse 5.

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 80:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 80:5 in?

Psalms 80:5 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 80:5?

Psalms 80:5 reads (BBE): “You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.” 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 80:5 bbe — You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.

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