Psalms 16 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 16
1Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith.
2O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you.
3As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.
5The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.
6Fair are the places marked out for me; I have a noble heritage.
7I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.
8I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
9Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.
10For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death.
11You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.
Psalms 16
1Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
2My soul, you have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."
3As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
5The Lord assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.
6The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance.
7I will bless the Lord, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
8I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
10For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.
11You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 16
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 16:1
"Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith."
"Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge."
