Psalms 30 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 30
1I will give you praise and honour, O Lord, because through you I have been lifted up; you have not given my haters cause to be glad over me.
2O Lord my God, I sent up my cry to you, and you have made me well.
3O Lord, you have made my soul come again from the underworld: you have given me life and kept me from going down among the dead.
4Make songs to the Lord, O you saints of his, and give praise to his holy name.
5For his wrath is only for a minute; in his grace there is life; weeping may be for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
6When things went well for me I said, I will never be moved.
7Lord, by your grace you have kept my mountain strong: when your face was turned from me I was troubled.
8My voice went up to you, O Lord; I made my prayer to the Lord.
9What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?
10Give ear to me, O Lord, and have mercy on me: Lord, be my helper.
11By you my sorrow is turned into dancing; you have taken away my clothing of grief, and given me robes of joy;
12So that my glory may make songs of praise to you and not be quiet. O Lord my God, I will give you praise for ever.
Psalms 30
1I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2Lord my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me.
3Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol. You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4Sing praise to the Lord, you holy ones of his. Give thanks to his holy name.
5For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
6As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."
7You, Lord, when you favored me, made my mountain stand strong; but when you hid your face, I was troubled.
8I cried to you, Lord. To the Lord I made supplication:
9"What profit is there in my destruction, if I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise you? Shall it declare your truth?
10Hear, Lord, and have mercy on me. Lord, be my helper."
11You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,
12To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 30
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 30:1
"I will give you praise and honour, O Lord, because through you I have been lifted up; you have not given my haters cause to be glad over me."
"I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me."
