Psalms 48 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 48
1Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, in the town of our God, in his holy mountain.
2Beautiful in its high position, the joy of all the earth, is the mountain of Zion, the mountain of God, the town of the great King.
3In its buildings God is seen to be a high tower.
4For see! the kings came together by agreement, they were joined together.
5They saw it, and so were full of wonder; they were troubled, and went quickly away in fear.
6Shaking came on them and pain, as on a woman in childbirth.
7By you the ships of Tarshish are broken as by an east wind.
8As it came to our ears so have we seen it, in the town of the Lord of armies, in the town of our God; God will keep it fixed for ever. (Selah.)
9Our thoughts were of your mercy, O God, while we were in your Temple.
10As your name is, O God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth; your right hand is full of righteousness.
11Let there be joy in the mountain of Zion, and let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your wise decisions.
12Make your way about Zion, and go round it, numbering its towers.
13Take note of its strong walls, looking well at its fair buildings; so that you may give word of it to the generation which comes after.
14Because this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide.
Psalms 48
1Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
2Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.
3God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge.
4For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together.
5They saw it, then they were amazed. They were dismayed. They hurried away.
6Trembling took hold of them there, pain, as of a woman in travail.
7With the east wind, you break the ships of Tarshish.
8As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah.
9We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the midst of your temple.
10As is your name, God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is full of righteousness.
11Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.
12Walk about Zion, and go around her. Number its towers.
13Consider her defenses. Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation.
14For this God is our God forever and ever. He will be our guide even to death.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 48
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 48:1
"Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, in the town of our God, in his holy mountain."
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain."
