Psalms 81:1 bbe — Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob.
Bible in Basic English
" Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob."
— Psalms 81:1, Bible in Basic English
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Psalms 81 — Context
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Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob.
2
Take up the melody, playing on an instrument of music, even on corded instruments.
3
Let the horn be sounded in the time of the new moon, at the full moon, on our holy feast-day:
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For this is a rule for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
Psalms 81:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 81:1 say?
Psalms 81:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob.”
Where is Psalms 81:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 81:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 81, 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 81:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 81:1 in?
Psalms 81:1 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 81:1?
Psalms 81:1 reads (BBE): “ Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob.” 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.