Psalms 11 (NLT)

7 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 11 contains 7 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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1I trust in the LORD for protection.So why do you say to me,“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!

2The wicked are stringing their bowsand fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.They shoot from the shadowsat those whose hearts are right.

3The foundations of law and order have collapsed.What can the righteous do?”

4But the LORD is in his holy Temple;the LORD still rules from heaven.He watches everyone closely,examining every person on earth.

5The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked.He hates those who love violence.

6He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked,punishing them with scorching winds.

7For the righteous LORD loves justice.The virtuous will see his face.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 11 in the NLT?

Psalms 11 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 7 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 11 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 11 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 11 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 11 contains 7 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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