Psalms 12 Comparison: New Heart English Bible vs King James Version
Psalms 12
1Help, Lord; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men.
2Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.
3May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,
4who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"
5"Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the Lord; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."
6The words of the Lord are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
7You will keep them, Lord. You will preserve them from this generation forever.
8The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.
Psalms 12
1Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
3The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Understanding New Heart English Bible vs King James Version in Psalms 12
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 12:1
"Help, Lord; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men."
"Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men."
