Psalms 108 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 108
1O God, my heart is fixed; I will make songs and melody, even with my glory.
2Give out your sounds, O corded instruments: the dawn will be awaking with my song.
3I will give you praise, O Lord, among the peoples; I will make melody to you among the nations.
4For your mercy is higher than the heavens: and your unchanging faith than the clouds.
5Be lifted up, O God, higher than the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6Let your right hand be stretched out for salvation, and give me an answer, so that your loved ones may be safe from danger.
7This is the word of the holy God: I will be glad; I will make Shechem a heritage, measuring out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;
9Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.
10Who will take me into the strong town? who will be my guide into Edom?
11Have you not sent us away from you, O God? and you go not out with our armies.
12Give us help in our trouble; for there is no help in man.
13With God we will do great things; for by him will our haters be crushed underfoot.
Psalms 108
1My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.
2Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn.
3I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the nations. I will sing praises to you among the peoples.
4For your loving kindness is great above the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth.
6That your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.
7God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter.
9Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia."
10Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has led me to Edom?
11Haven't you rejected us, God? You do not go forth, God, with our armies.
12Give us help against the enemy, for the help of man is vain.
13Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 108
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A simplified translation using a limited English vocabulary for clarity and accessibility. Helpful for new readers, ESL learners, and quick comprehension. Great for devotional reading and getting the big picture of each passage.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A modern public domain translation with clear, contemporary English. Designed for readability while staying close to the source text. A solid option for both daily reading and study.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 108:1
"O God, my heart is fixed; I will make songs and melody, even with my glory."
"My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul."
