Psalms 14 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 14
1The foolish man has said in his heart, God will not do anything. They are unclean, they have done evil works; there is not one who does good.
2The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.
3They have all gone out of the way together; they are unclean, there is not one who does good, no, not one.
4Have all the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food as they would take bread; they make no prayer to the Lord.
5Then were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the upright.
6You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
7May the salvation of Israel come out of Zion! when the fate of his people is changed by the Lord, Jacob will have joy and Israel will be glad.
Psalms 14
1The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.
2The Lord looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who did understand, who did seek after God.
3They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is none who does good, no, not one.
4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on the Lord?
5There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous.
6You would frustrate the plans of the lowly, but the Lord is his refuge.
7Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 14
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 14:1
"The foolish man has said in his heart, God will not do anything. They are unclean, they have done evil works; there is not one who does good."
"The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good."
