Understand the KJV Bible: Recent Episodes
Keith Simons
Discover the Bible's meaning with clear explanations of KJV words and passages. In each episode, we work through one complete Psalm together, with word-by-word and verse-by-verse explanations, so that you can understand the Psalm clearly.
Psalm 21 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved."
Psalm 20 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God."
Psalm 74 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth."
Psalm 41 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me."
Our 150th episode! Psalm 27 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple."
Psalm 38 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God."
Psalm 119:169-176 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments."
Psalm 106 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise."
Psalm 83 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth."
Psalm 135 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD."
Psalm 7 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins."
Psalm 119:161-168 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."
Psalm 53 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad."
Psalm 60 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies."
Psalm 88 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?"
Psalm 119:153-160 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever."
Psalm 59 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble."
Psalm 58 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth."
Psalm 57 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth."
Psalm 119:145-152 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment."
Psalm 123 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us."
Psalm 115 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron."
Psalm 28 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him."
Psalm 35 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation."
Psalm 119:137-144 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth."
Psalm 79 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps."
Special for Pentecost. Psalm 68 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them."
Psalm 47 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet."
Psalm 119:129-136 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes."
Psalm 145 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works."
Psalm 86 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth."
Psalm 15 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?"
Psalm 119:121-128 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold."
Resurrection special, for Easter. Psalm 116 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling."
A special episode for the week before Good Friday. Psalm 31 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me."
Psalm 75 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
Psalm 48 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah."
Psalm 119:113-120 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope."
Psalm 141 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute."
Psalm 94 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it."
Psalm 33 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth."
Psalm 119:105-112 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart."
Psalm 10 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress."
Psalm 9 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight."
Psalm 97 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart."
Psalm 119:97-104 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way."
Our New Year episode. Psalm 124 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped."
Our Christmas episode looks at Psalm 113 - explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people."
Psalm 87 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
Psalm 119:89-96 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction."
Psalm 98 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity."
Psalm 63 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee."
Psalm 93 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea."
Psalm 119:81-88 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes."
Welcome to our 100th episode! Psalm 105 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works."
Psalm 134 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion."
Psalm 6 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer."
Psalm 119:73-80 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant."
Psalm 89 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?"In Psalm 89, the Hebrew word for "lovingkindness" is also translated "mercy", and the word for "faithfulness" is also translated "truth".
Psalm 125 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever."
Psalm 146 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God"
Psalm 43 explained in simple, clear English using the KJV Bible. "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
Psalm 119:65-72 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver."
Psalm 13 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me."
Psalm 26 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth."
Psalm 44 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever."
Psalm 119:57-64 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law."
Psalm 25 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day."
Psalm 129 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked."
Psalm 78 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance."
Psalm 119:49-56 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. " The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law."
Psalm 99 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved."
Psalm 56 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?"
Psalm 4 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased."
Psalm 119:41-48 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed."
Psalm 71 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt."
Psalm 70 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified."
Psalm 104 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches."
Psalm 122 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD."
Psalm 119:33-45 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way."
Psalm 148 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven."
Psalm 80 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved."
Psalm 144 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke."
Psalm 131 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child."
Psalm 119:25-32 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word."
Psalm 69 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."
Psalm 130 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared."
Psalm 11 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?"
Psalm 66 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul."
Psalm 119:17-24 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."
Psalm 61 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
Psalm 3 explained in simple, clear English using the KJV Bible. "Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah."
Psalm 50 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God."
Psalm 119:9-16 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments."
Psalm 14 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad."
Psalm 101 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me."
Psalm 76 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion."
Psalm 119:1-8 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart."
Special for Epiphany. Psalm 117 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD."
Psalm 81 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it."
Our Christmas special! Psalm 96 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth."
Psalm 36 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."
Psalm 49 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me."
Psalm 140 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor."
Psalm 126 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. Our 50th episode: 50 Psalms explained! "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Psalm 112 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. " He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD."
Psalm 111 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The works of the Lord are great."
Psalm 72 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed."
Psalm 52 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever."
Psalm 37 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."
Psalm 85 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. " Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."
Psalm 30 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
Psalm 65 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness."
Psalm 12 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "The words of the Lord are pure words."
Psalm 77 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Thou art the God that doest wonders."
Psalm 82 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy."
Psalm 55 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Oh that I had wings like a dove!"
Psalm 107 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness!"
Psalm 67 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Let all the people praise thee."
Psalm 142 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path."
Psalm 133 explained in simple, clear English using the KJV Bible. "... for brethren to dwell together in unity."
Psalm 127 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "He giveth his beloved sleep"
Psalm 100 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving" .
Psalm 147 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "He healeth the broken in heart."
Psalm 95 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "To day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart."
Psalm 29 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength."
Psalm 51 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation."
Psalm 73 explained in simple, clear English using the KJV Bible. "It is good for me to draw near to God."
Psalm 62 in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "He only is my rock and my salvation."
Our 25th episode! Psalm 136 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good.
Psalm 110 is a Psalm of Messiah's ascension, and is quoted several times in the New Testament. Discover the meaning of this Psalm, with a word-by-word study of the KJV.
The Psalm for the King's wedding. Psalm 45 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible.
Psalm 84 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. "How amiable are thy tabernacles!"
Psalm 16 explained in clear English. A Psalm prophesying Messiah's resurrection, and declaring David's own belief in the resurrection of God's people.
Psalm 22 explained in clear, simple English using the KJV Bible. A prophecy of Messiah's suffering and of its results.
Psalm 32 explained in clear, simple English. Learn about God's forgiveness in this inspiring and uplifting episode!
Psalm 34 explained in clear English using the KJV Bible. "O taste and see that the Lord is good".
Psalm 19 explained in clear English using the KJV Bible. God's glory in creation and in his Word.
Psalm 114 explained in clear English, using the KJV Bible. God's powerful miracles when he brought Israel's people from Egypt.
Psalm 139 explained in clear, simple English. Discover the meaning of this great Psalm!
Discover the meaning of Psalm 42, with a study of its words and phrases using the KJV Bible.
Psalm 103 explained in simple clear English. Discover the true meaning of this wonderful Psalm!