Psalms 116 Comparison: New Heart English Bible vs King James Version
Psalms 116
1I love the Lord, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
2Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, I beg you, deliver my soul."
5The Lord is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
6The Lord preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
7Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
8For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10I believed, therefore I said, "I am greatly afflicted."
11I said in my haste, "All men are liars."
12What will I give to the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
13I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.
14I will pay my vows to the Lord, yes, in the presence of all his people.
15Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his holy ones.
16Lord, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.
17I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the Lord.
18I will pay my vows to the Lord, yes, in the presence of all his people,
19in the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!
Psalms 116
1I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
6The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
11I said in my haste, All men are liars.
12What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
13I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
14I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.
15Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
16O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.
18I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,
19In the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding New Heart English Bible vs King James Version in Psalms 116
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.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 116:16
"Lord, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains."
"O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds."
