Psalms 123 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 123
1To you my eyes are lifted up, even to you whose seat is in the heavens.
2See! as the eyes of servants are turned to the hands of their masters, and the eyes of a servant-girl to her owner, so our eyes are waiting for the Lord our God, till he has mercy on us.
3Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: for all men are looking down on us.
4For long enough have men of pride made sport of our soul.
Psalms 123
1To you I do lift up my eyes, you who sit in the heavens.
2Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress; so our eyes look to the Lord, our God, until he has mercy on us.
3Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 123
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 123:1
"To you my eyes are lifted up, even to you whose seat is in the heavens."
"To you I do lift up my eyes, you who sit in the heavens."
