Psalms 2 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 2
1Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
2The kings of the earth have taken their place, and the rulers are fixed in their purpose, against the Lord, and against the king of his selection, saying,
3Let their chains be broken, and their cords taken from off us.
4Then he whose seat is in the heavens will be laughing: the Lord will make sport of them.
5Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:
6But I have put my king on my holy hill of Zion.
7I will make clear the Lord's decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you being.
8Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand.
9They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel.
10So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.
11Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,
12For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.
Psalms 2
1Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying,
3"Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us."
4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
5Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:
6"Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion."
7I will tell of the decree. The Lord said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father.
8Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
9You shall rule them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."
10Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 2
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 2:1
"Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?"
"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?"
