Psalms 85 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 85
1Lord, you were good to your land: changing the fate of Jacob.
2The wrongdoing of your people had forgiveness; all their sin had been covered. (Selah.)
3You were no longer angry: you were turned from the heat of your wrath.
4Come back to us, O God of our salvation, and be angry with us no longer.
5Will you go on being angry with us for ever? will you keep your wrath against us through all the long generations?
6Will you not give us life again, so that your people may be glad in you?
7Let us see your mercy, O Lord, and give us your salvation.
8I will give ear to the voice of the Lord; for he will say words of peace to his people and to his saints; but let them not go back to their foolish ways.
9Truly, his salvation is near to his worshippers; so that glory may be in our land.
10Mercy and faith have come together; righteousness and peace have given one another a kiss.
11Faith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.
12The Lord will give what is good; and our land will give its increase.
13Righteousness will go before him, making a way for his footsteps.
Psalms 85
1Lord, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Selah.
3You have taken away all your wrath. You have turned from the fierceness of your anger.
4Turn us, God of our salvation, and cause your indignation toward us to cease.
5Will you be angry with us forever? Will you draw out your anger to all generations?
6Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
7Show us your loving kindness, Lord. Grant us your salvation.
8I will hear what God, the Lord, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his holy ones; but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
12Yes, the Lord will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.
13Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"Lord, you were good to your land: changing the fate of Jacob."
"Lord, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob."
