Psalms 32 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 32
1Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.
2Happy is the man in whom the Lord sees no evil, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3When I kept my mouth shut, my bones were wasted, because of my crying all through the day.
4For the weight of your hand was on me day and night; my body became dry like the earth in summer. (Selah.)
5I made my wrongdoing clear to you, and did not keep back my sin. I said, I will put it all before the Lord; and you took away my wrongdoing and my sin. (Selah.)
6For this cause let every saint make his prayer to you at a time when you are near: then the overflowing of the great waters will not overtake him.
7You are my safe and secret place; you will keep me from trouble; you will put songs of salvation on the lips of those who are round me. (Selah.)
8I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
9Do not be like the horse or the ass, without sense; ...
10The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
11Be glad in the Lord with joy, you upright men; give cries of joy, all you whose hearts are true.
Psalms 32
1Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord doesn't impute iniquity, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped in the heat of summer. Selah.
5I acknowledged my sin to you. I did not hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.
7You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
9Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.
10Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the Lord.
11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 32
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 32:1
"Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered."
"Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered."
