Psalms 89:20 bbe — I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.

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"I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head."

— Psalms 89:20, Bible in Basic English

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“I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:”
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Psalms 89 — Context

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.

I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.

My hand will be his support; my arm will give him strength.

The deceit of those who are against him will not overcome him; he will not be troubled by the sons of evil.

I will have those who are against him broken before his face, and his haters will be crushed under my blows.

Psalms 89:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:20 say?

Psalms 89:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.”

Where is Psalms 89:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, 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 89:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:20 in?

Psalms 89:20 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 89:20?

Psalms 89:20 reads (BBE): “I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.” 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 89:20 bbe — I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.

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