Psalms 146 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 146
1Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to the Lord, O my soul.
2While I have breath I will give praise to the Lord: I will make melody to my God while I have my being.
3Put not your faith in rulers, or in the son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
4Man's breath goes out, he is turned back again to dust; in that day all his purposes come to an end.
5Happy is the man who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
6Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things in them; who keeps faith for ever:
7Who gives their rights to those who are crushed down; and gives food to those who are in need of it: the Lord makes the prisoners free;
8The Lord makes open the eyes of the blind; the Lord is the lifter up of those who are bent down; the Lord is a lover of the upright;
9The Lord takes care of those who are in a strange land; he gives help to the widow and to the child who has no father; but he sends destruction on the way of sinners.
10The Lord will be King for ever; your God, O Zion, will be King through all generations. Praise be to the Lord.
Psalms 146
1Praise Yah! Praise the Lord, my soul.
2While I live, I will praise the Lord. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
3Do not put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.
4His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish.
5Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord, his God:
6who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever;
7who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The Lord frees the prisoners.
8The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord raises up those who are bowed down. The Lord loves the righteous.
9The Lord preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down.
10The Lord will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise Yah!
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 146
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 146:1
"Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to the Lord, O my soul."
"Praise Yah! Praise the Lord, my soul."
