Psalms 103 (NLT)

22 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 103 contains 22 verses and is presented here in the New Living Translation (NLT), which uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Let all that I am praise the LORD;with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.

2Let all that I am praise the LORD;may I never forget the good things he does for me.

3He forgives all my sinsand heals all my diseases.

4He redeems me from deathand crowns me with love and tender mercies.

5He fills my life with good things.My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!

6The LORD gives righteousnessand justice to all who are treated unfairly.

7He revealed his character to Mosesand his deeds to the people of Israel.

8The LORD is compassionate and merciful,slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

9He will not constantly accuse us,nor remain angry forever.

10He does not punish us for all our sins;he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.

11For his unfailing love toward those who fear himis as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.

12He has removed our sins as far from usas the east is from the west.

13The LORD is like a father to his children,tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

14For he knows how weak we are;he remembers we are only dust.

15Our days on earth are like grass;like wildflowers, we bloom and die.

16The wind blows, and we are gone —as though we had never been here.

17But the love of the LORD remains foreverwith those who fear him.His salvation extends to the children’s children

18of those who are faithful to his covenant,of those who obey his commandments!

19The LORD has made the heavens his throne;from there he rules over everything.

20Praise the LORD, you angels,you mighty ones who carry out his plans,listening for each of his commands.

21Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angelswho serve him and do his will!

22Praise the LORD, everything he has created,everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the LORD.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 103 in the NLT?

Psalms 103 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 22 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 103 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 103 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 103 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 103 contains 22 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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