Psalms 136 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 136
1O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
2O give praise to the God of gods: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
3O give praise to the Lord of lords: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
4To him who only does great wonders: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
5To him who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
6To him by whom the earth was stretched out over the waters: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
7To him who made great lights: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
8The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
9The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
10To him who put to death the first-fruits of Egypt: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
11And took out Israel from among them: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
12With a strong hand and an outstretched arm: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
13To him who made a way through the Red Sea: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
14And let Israel go through it: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
15By him Pharaoh and his army were overturned in the Red Sea: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
16To him who took his people through the waste land: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
17To him who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
18And put noble kings to death: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
19Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
20And Og, king of Bashan: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
21And gave their land to his people for a heritage: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
22Even a heritage for his servant Israel: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
23Who kept us in mind when we were in trouble: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
24And has taken us out of the hands of our haters: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
25Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
26O give praise to the God of heaven: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Psalms 136
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
2Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever.
3Give thanks to the Lord of lords; for his loving kindness endures forever:
4To him who alone does great wonders; for his loving kindness endures forever:
5To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever:
6To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever:
7To him who made the great lights; for his loving kindness endures forever:
8The sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever;
9The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever:
10To him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; for his loving kindness endures forever;
11And brought out Israel from among them; for his loving kindness endures forever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; for his loving kindness endures forever:
13To him who divided the Red Sea apart; for his loving kindness endures forever;
14And made Israel to pass through its midst; for his loving kindness endures forever;
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea; for his loving kindness endures forever:
16To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever:
17To him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever;
18And killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites; for his loving kindness endures forever;
20Og king of Bashan; for his loving kindness endures forever;
21And gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever;
22Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever:
23Who remembered us in our low estate; for his loving kindness endures forever;
24And has delivered us from our adversaries; for his loving kindness endures forever:
25Who gives food to every creature; for his loving kindness endures forever.
26Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 136
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 136:16
"To him who took his people through the waste land: for his mercy is unchanging for ever."
"To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever:"
