Psalms 58 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 58
1Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men?
2The purposes of your hearts are evil; your hands are full of cruel doings on the earth.
3The evil-doers are strange from the first; from the hour of their birth they go out of the true way, saying false words.
4Their poison is like the poison of a snake; they are like the adder, whose ears are shut;
5Who will not be moved by the voice of the wonder-worker, however great are his powers.
6O God, let their teeth be broken in their mouths; let the great teeth of the young lions be pulled out, O Lord.
7Let them be turned to liquid like the ever-flowing waters; let them be cut off like the grass by the way.
8Let them be like an after-birth which is turned to water and comes to an end; like the fruit of a woman who gives birth before her time, let them not see the sun.
9Before they are conscious of it, let them be cut down like thorns; let a strong wind take them away like waste growth.
10The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.
11So that men will say, Truly there is a reward for righteousness; truly there is a God who is judge on the earth.
Psalms 58
1Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?
2No, in your heart you plot injustice. You measure out the violence of your hands in the earth.
3The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
4Their poison is like the poison of a snake; like a deaf cobra that stops its ear,
5which doesn't listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the charmer may be.
6Break their teeth, God, in their mouth. Break out the great teeth of the young lions, Lord.
7Let them vanish as water that flows away. When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt.
8Let them be like a snail which melts and passes away, like the stillborn child, who has not seen the sun.
9Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep away the green and the burning alike.
10The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
11so that men shall say, "Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth."
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 58
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 58:1
"Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men?"
"Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?"
