Psalms 88:16 bbe — The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments.

Bible in Basic English

"The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments."

— Psalms 88:16, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 88 — Context

But to you did I send up my cry, O Lord; in the morning my prayer came before you.

Lord, why have you sent away my soul? why is your face covered from me?

I have been troubled and in fear of death from the time when I was young; your wrath is hard on me, and I have no strength.

The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments.

They are round me all the day like water; they have made a circle about me.

You have sent my friends and lovers far from me; I am gone from the memory of those who are dear to me.

Psalms 88:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:16 say?

Psalms 88:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments.”

Where is Psalms 88:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 88:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 16.

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 88:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 88:16 in?

Psalms 88:16 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 88:16?

Psalms 88:16 reads (BBE): “The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments.” 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 88:16 bbe — The heat of your wrath has gone over me; I am broken by your cruel punishments.

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