Psalms 121 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 121
1My eyes are lifted up to the hills: O where will my help come from?
2Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
3May he not let your foot be moved: no need of sleep has he who keeps you.
4See, the eyes of Israel's keeper will not be shut in sleep.
5The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6You will not be touched by the sun in the day, or by the moon at night.
7The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul.
8The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.
Psalms 121
1I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?
2My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
3He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
4Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
7The Lord will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.
8The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 121
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 121:1
"My eyes are lifted up to the hills: O where will my help come from?"
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?"
