Psalms 89:30 bbe — If his children give up my law, and are not ruled by my decisions;

Bible in Basic English

"If his children give up my law, and are not ruled by my decisions;"

— Psalms 89:30, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 89 — Context

27

And I will make him the first of my sons, most high over the kings of the earth.

28

I will keep my mercy for him for ever; my agreement with him will not be changed.

29

His seed will keep their place for ever; his kingdom will be eternal, like the heavens.

30

If his children give up my law, and are not ruled by my decisions;

31

If my rules are broken, and my orders are not kept;

32

Then I will send punishment on them for their sin; my rod will be the reward of their evil-doing.

33

But I will not take away my mercy from him, and will not be false to my faith.

Psalms 89:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:30 say?
Psalms 89:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If his children give up my law, and are not ruled by my decisions;”
Where is Psalms 89:30 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 30.
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 89:30.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:30 in?
Psalms 89:30 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 89:30?
Psalms 89:30 reads (BBE): “If his children give up my law, and are not ruled by my decisions;” 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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