Psalms 97 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 97
1The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
2Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
3Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
4His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
5The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
7Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
8Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
9For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
10You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
12Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Psalms 97
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
2Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
4His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
8Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Lord.
9For you, Lord, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
10You who love the Lord, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his holy ones. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Be glad in the Lord, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 97
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 97:1
"The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad."
"The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!"
