Psalms 6 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 6
1O Lord, do not be bitter with me in your wrath; do not send punishment on me in the heat of your passion.
2Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am wasted away: make me well, for even my bones are troubled.
3My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?
4Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.
5For in death there is no memory of you; in the underworld who will give you praise?
6The voice of my sorrow is a weariness to me; all the night I make my bed wet with weeping; it is watered by the drops flowing from my eyes.
7My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.
8Go from me, all you workers of evil; for the Lord has given ear to the voice of my weeping.
9The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.
10Let all those who are against me be shamed and deeply troubled; let them be turned back and suddenly put to shame.
Psalms 6
1Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath.
2Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint. Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.
3My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Lord-how long?
4Return, Lord. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness' sake.
5For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears.
7My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries.
8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
9The Lord has heard my supplication. The Lord accepts my prayer.
10May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 6
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 6:1
"O Lord, do not be bitter with me in your wrath; do not send punishment on me in the heat of your passion."
"Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath."
