3 verses · New Living Translation · Dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought)
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Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 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.
1How wonderful and pleasant it iswhen brothers live together in harmony!
2For harmony is as precious as the anointing oilthat was poured over Aaron’s head,that ran down his beardand onto the border of his robe.
3Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermonthat falls on the mountains of Zion.And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing,even life everlasting.
Psalms 133 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 3 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).
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 133 for a different perspective.
Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.