Psalms 26 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 26
1O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.
2Put me in the scales, O Lord, so that I may be tested; let the fire make clean my thoughts and my heart.
3For your mercy is before my eyes; and I have gone in the way of your good faith.
4I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.
5I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.
6I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord;
7That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done.
8Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory.
9Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood;
10In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely.
11But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.
12I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.
Psalms 26
1Judge me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Lord without wavering.
2Examine me, Lord, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.
3For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.
4I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
5I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash my hands in innocence, so I will go about your altar, Lord;
7that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.
8Lord, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.
9Do not gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men;
10in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes.
11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
12My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless the Lord.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 26
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 26:1
"O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping."
"Judge me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Lord without wavering."
