Psalms 89:9 bbe — You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.

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"You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm."

— Psalms 89:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 89 — Context

For who is there in the heavens in comparison with the Lord? who is like the Lord among the sons of the gods?

God is greatly to be feared among the saints, and to be honoured over all those who are about him.

O Lord God of armies, who is strong like you, O Jah? and your unchanging faith is round about you.

You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.

Rahab was crushed by you like one wounded to death; with your strong arm you put to flight all your haters.

Yours are the heavens, and the earth is yours; you have made the world, and everything which is in it.

You have made the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon are sounding with joy at your name.

Psalms 89:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:9 say?

Psalms 89:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.”

Where is Psalms 89:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 9.

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 89:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:9 in?

Psalms 89:9 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 89:9?

Psalms 89:9 reads (BBE): “You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.” 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 89:9 bbe — You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.

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