Psalms 86:13-1964 bbe — For your mercy to me is great; you have taken my soul up from the deep places of the underworld. O God, men of pride ha…

Psalms 86:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For your mercy to me is great; you have taken my soul up from the deep places of the underworld. O God, men of pride have come up against me, and the army of violent men would take my life; they have not put you before them. But you, O Lord, are a God full of pity and forgiveness, slow to get angry, great in mercy and wisdom. O be turned to me and have mercy on me: give your strength to your servant, and your salvation to the son of her who is your servant. Give me a sign for good; so that my haters may see it and be shamed; because you, Lord, have been my help and comfort.”

Psalms 86:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 86, verses 13–1964.

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.

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.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 86:13-1964.

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Psalms 86:13-1964 reads (BBE): “For your mercy to me is great; you have taken my soul up from the deep places of the underworld. O God, men of pride have come up against me, and the army of violent men would take my life; they have not put you before them. But you, O Lord, are a God full of pity and forgiveness, slow to get angry, great in mercy and wisdom. O be turned to me and have mercy on me: give your strength to your servant, and your salvation to the son of her who is your servant. Give me a sign for good; so that my haters may see it and be shamed; because you, Lord, have been my help and comfort.” 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.