Psalms 1 (NLT)

6 verses · New Living Translation · Dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought)

The NLT renders the original texts into clear, natural English, prioritizing meaning over word-for-word correspondence. It is excellent for devotional reading and for those new to the Bible, making ancient truths immediately understandable.

Psalms Chapter 1 contains 6 verses and is presented here in the New Living Translation (NLT), which uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach. This is the opening chapter of Psalms, one of the books of the Bible.

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1Oh, the joys of those who do notfollow the advice of the wicked,or stand around with sinners,or join in with mockers.

2But they delight in the law of the LORD,meditating on it day and night.

3They are like trees planted along the riverbank,bearing fruit each season.Their leaves never wither,and they prosper in all they do.

4But not the wicked!They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.

5They will be condemned at the time of judgment.Sinners will have no place among the godly.

6For the LORD watches over the path of the godly,but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 1 in the NLT?

Psalms 1 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 6 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 1 differently?

The New Living Translation uses dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 1 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 1 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 1 contains 6 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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