Psalms 13 (NLT)

6 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 13 contains 6 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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1O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever?How long will you look the other way?

2How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,with sorrow in my heart every day?How long will my enemy have the upper hand?

3Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.

4Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.

5But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued me.

6I will sing to the LORDbecause he is good to me.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 13 in the NLT?

Psalms 13 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 6 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 13 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 13 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 13 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 13 contains 6 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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