Psalms 116 (NLT)

19 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 116 contains 19 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 love the LORD because he hears my voiceand my prayer for mercy.

2Because he bends down to listen,I will pray as long as I have breath!

3Death wrapped its ropes around me;the terrors of the grave overtook me.I saw only trouble and sorrow.

4Then I called on the name of the LORD:“Please, LORD, save me!”

5How kind the LORD is! How good he is!So merciful, this God of ours!

6The LORD protects those of childlike faith;I was facing death, and he saved me.

7Let my soul be at rest again,for the LORD has been good to me.

8He has saved me from death,my eyes from tears,my feet from stumbling.

9And so I walk in the LORD’s presenceas I live here on earth!

10I believed in you, so I said,“I am deeply troubled, LORD.”

11In my anxiety I cried out to you,“These people are all liars!”

12What can I offer the LORDfor all he has done for me?

13I will lift up the cup of salvationand praise the LORD’s name for saving me.

14I will keep my promises to the LORDin the presence of all his people.

15The LORD cares deeplywhen his loved ones die.

16O LORD, I am your servant;yes, I am your servant, born into your household;you have freed me from my chains.

17I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgivingand call on the name of the LORD.

18I will fulfill my vows to the LORDin the presence of all his people —

19in the house of the LORDin the heart of Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 116 in the NLT?

Psalms 116 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 19 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 116 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 116 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 116 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 116 contains 19 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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