Psalms 115 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 115
1Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name let glory be given, because of your mercy and your unchanging faith.
2Why may the nations say, Where is now their God?
3But our God is in heaven: he has done whatever was pleasing to him.
4Their images are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
5They have mouths, but no voice; they have eyes, but they see not;
6They have ears, but no hearing; they have noses, but no sense of smell;
7They have hands without feeling, and feet without power of walking; and no sound comes from their throat.
8Those who make them are like them; and so is everyone who puts his faith in them.
9O Israel, have faith in the Lord: he is their help and their breastplate.
10O house of Aaron, have faith in the Lord: he is their help and their breastplate.
11You worshippers of the Lord, have faith in the Lord: he is their help and their breastplate.
12The Lord has kept us in mind and will give us his blessing; he will send blessings on the house of Israel and on the house of Aaron.
13He will send blessings on the worshippers of the Lord, on the small and on the great.
14May the Lord give you and your children still greater increase.
15May you have the blessing of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
16The heavens are the Lord's; but the earth he has given to the children of men.
17The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.
18But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.
Psalms 115
1Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for your loving kindness, and for your truth's sake.
2Why should the nations say, "Where is their God, now?"
3But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases.
4Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
5They have mouths, but they do not speak. They have eyes, but they do not see.
6They have ears, but they do not hear. They have noses, but they do not smell.
7They have hands, but they do not feel. They have feet, but they do not walk, neither do they speak through their throat.
8Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them.
9Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.
10House of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.
11You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.
12The Lord remembers us. He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel. He will bless the house of Aaron.
13He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great.
14May the Lord increase you more and more, you and your children.
15Blessed are you by the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
16The heavens are the heavens of the Lord; but the earth has he given to the children of men.
17The dead do not praise Yah, neither any who go down into silence;
18But we will bless Yah, from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord!
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 115
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 115:16
"The heavens are the Lord's; but the earth he has given to the children of men."
"The heavens are the heavens of the Lord; but the earth has he given to the children of men."
