Psalms 137 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 137
1By the rivers of Babylon we were seated, weeping at the memory of Zion,
2Hanging our instruments of music on the trees by the waterside.
3For there those who had taken us prisoners made request for a song; and those who had taken away all we had gave us orders to be glad, saying, Give us one of the songs of Zion.
4How may we give the Lord's song in a strange land?
5If I keep not your memory, O Jerusalem, let not my right hand keep the memory of its art.
6If I let you go out of my thoughts, and if I do not put Jerusalem before my greatest joy, let my tongue be fixed to the roof of my mouth.
7O Lord, keep in mind against the children of Edom the day of Jerusalem; how they said, Let it be uncovered, uncovered even to its base.
8O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.
9Happy is the man who takes your little ones, crushing them against the rocks.
Psalms 137
1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps.
3For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"
4How can we sing the Lord's song in a foreign land?
5If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.
6Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you; if I do not prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
7Remember, Lord, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!"
8Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us.
9Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 137
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 137:1
"By the rivers of Babylon we were seated, weeping at the memory of Zion,"
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion."
