Psalms 81:7 bbe — You gave a cry in your trouble, and I made you free; I gave you an answer in the secret place of the thunder; I put you…

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"You gave a cry in your trouble, and I made you free; I gave you an answer in the secret place of the thunder; I put you to the test at the waters of Meribah. (Selah.)"

— Psalms 81:7, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 81 — Context

4

For this is a rule for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.

5

He gave it to Joseph as a witness, when he went out over the land of Egypt; then the words of a strange tongue were sounding in my ears.

6

I took the weight from his back; his hands were made free from the baskets.

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You gave a cry in your trouble, and I made you free; I gave you an answer in the secret place of the thunder; I put you to the test at the waters of Meribah. (Selah.)

8

Give ear, O my people, and I will give you my word, O Israel, if you will only do as I say!

9

There is to be no strange god among you; you are not to give worship to any other god.

10

I am the Lord your God, who took you up from the land of Egypt: let your mouth be open wide, so that I may give you food.

Psalms 81:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 81:7 say?
Psalms 81:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You gave a cry in your trouble, and I made you free; I gave you an answer in the secret place of the thunder; I put you to the test at the waters of Meribah. (Selah.)”
Where is Psalms 81:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 81:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 81, verse 7.
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 81:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 81:7 in?
Psalms 81:7 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 81:7?
Psalms 81:7 reads (BBE): “You gave a cry in your trouble, and I made you free; I gave you an answer in the secret place of the thunder; I put you to the test at the waters of Meribah. (Selah.)” 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.
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