Psalms 88:20 cpdv — Then you spoke in a vision to your holy ones, and you said: I have stationed help with the powerful one, and I have exa…

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"Then you spoke in a vision to your holy ones, and you said: I have stationed help with the powerful one, and I have exalted the elect one from my people. "

— Psalms 88:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“Then thou spokest in a vision to thy saints, and saidst: I have laid help upon one that is mighty, and have exalted one chosen out of my people.”
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Psalms 88 — Context

and they will exult in your name all day long, and they will be exalted in your justice.

For you are the glory of their virtue, and in your goodness, our horn will be exalted.

For our assumption is of the Lord, and it is of our king, the holy one of Israel.

Then you spoke in a vision to your holy ones, and you said: I have stationed help with the powerful one, and I have exalted the elect one from my people.

I have found my servant David. I have anointed him with my holy oil.

For my hand will assist him, and my arm will fortify him.

The enemy will have no advantage over him, nor will the son of iniquity be positioned to harm him.

Psalms 88:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:20 say?

Psalms 88:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then you spoke in a vision to your holy ones, and you said: I have stationed help with the powerful one, and I have exalted the elect one from my people. ”

Where is Psalms 88:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 88:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 20.

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 88:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 88:20 in?

Psalms 88:20 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 88:20?

Psalms 88:20 reads (CPDV): “Then you spoke in a vision to your holy ones, and you said: I have stationed help with the powerful one, and I have exalted the elect one from my people. ” 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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