Psalms 11 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 11
1In the Lord put I my faith; how will you say to my soul, Go in flight like a bird to the mountain?
2See, the bows of the evil-doers are bent, they make ready their arrows on the cord, so that they may send them secretly against the upright in heart.
3If the bases are broken down, what is the upright man to do?
4The Lord is in his holy Temple, the Lord's seat is in heaven; his eyes are watching and testing the children of men.
5The Lord puts the upright and the sinner to the test, but he has hate in his soul for the lover of violent acts.
6On the evil-doer he will send down fire and flames, and a burning wind; with these will their cup be full.
7For the Lord is upright; he is a lover of righteousness: the upright will see his face.
Psalms 11
1In the Lord, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!"
2For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
5The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7For the Lord is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 11
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 11:1
"In the Lord put I my faith; how will you say to my soul, Go in flight like a bird to the mountain?"
"In the Lord, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!""
