Psalms 47 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 47
1O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy.
2For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.
3He will put down the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.
4He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.)
5God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.
6Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise.
7For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge.
8God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.
9The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.
Psalms 47
1Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
2For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth.
3He subdues nations under us, and peoples under our feet.
4He chooses our inheritance for us, the glory of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praise to God, sing praises. Sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.
8God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.
9The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted!
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 47
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 47:1
"O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy."
"Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!"
