Psalms 129 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 129
1Great have been my troubles from the time when I was young (let Israel now say);
2Great have been my troubles from the time when I was young, but my troubles have not overcome me.
3The ploughmen were ploughing on my back; long were the wounds they made.
4The Lord is true: the cords of the evil-doers are broken in two.
5Let all the haters of Zion be shamed and turned back.
6Let them be like the grass on the house-tops, which is dry before it comes to full growth.
7He who gets in the grain has no use for it; and they do not make bands of it for the grain-stems.
8And those who go by do not say, The blessing of the Lord be on you; we give you blessing in the name of the Lord.
Psalms 129
1Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Israel now say,
2many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me.
3The plowers plowed on my back. They made their furrows long.
4The Lord is righteous. He has cut apart the cords of the wicked.
5Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion.
6Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up;
7with which the reaper doesn't fill his hand, nor he who binds sheaves, his bosom.
8Neither do those who go by say, "The blessing of the Lord be on you. We bless you in the name of the Lord."
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 129
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 129:1
"Great have been my troubles from the time when I was young (let Israel now say);"
"Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Israel now say,"
