Psalms 124 (NLT)

8 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 124 contains 8 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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1What if the LORD had not been on our side?Let all Israel repeat:

2What if the LORD had not been on our sidewhen people attacked us?

3They would have swallowed us alivein their burning anger.

4The waters would have engulfed us;a torrent would have overwhelmed us.

5Yes, the raging waters of their furywould have overwhelmed our very lives.

6Praise the LORD,who did not let their teeth tear us apart!

7We escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap.The trap is broken, and we are free!

8Our help is from the LORD,who made heaven and earth.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 124 in the NLT?

Psalms 124 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 8 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 124 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 124 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 124 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 124 contains 8 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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