Psalms 89:16 bbe — In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.

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"In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up."

— Psalms 89:16, Bible in Basic English

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“In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted. ”
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Psalms 89 — Context

Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand and high your right hand.

The seat of your kingdom is resting on righteousness and right judging: mercy and good faith come before your face.

Happy are the people who have knowledge of the holy cry: the light of your face, O Lord, will be shining on their way.

In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.

For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.

For our breastplate is the Lord; and our king is the Holy One of Israel's.

Then your voice came to your holy one in a vision, saying, I have put the crown on a strong one, lifting up one taken from among the people.

Psalms 89:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:16 say?

Psalms 89:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.”

Where is Psalms 89:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, 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 89:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:16 in?

Psalms 89:16 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 89:16?

Psalms 89:16 reads (BBE): “In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.” 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 89:16 bbe — In your name will they have joy all the day: in your righteousness will they be lifted up.

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