Psalms 113 (NLT)

9 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 113 contains 9 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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1Praise the LORD! Yes, give praise, O servants of the LORD.Praise the name of the LORD!

2Blessed be the name of the LORDnow and forever.

3Everywhere — from east to west —praise the name of the LORD.

4For the LORD is high above the nations;his glory is higher than the heavens.

5Who can be compared with the LORD our God,who is enthroned on high?

6He stoops to look downon heaven and on earth.

7He lifts the poor from the dustand the needy from the garbage dump.

8He sets them among princes,even the princes of his own people!

9He gives the childless woman a family,making her a happy mother. Praise the LORD!

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 113 in the NLT?

Psalms 113 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 9 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 113 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 113 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 113 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 113 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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