Psalms 136 (NLT)

26 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 136 contains 26 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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1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!— His faithful love endures forever.

2Give thanks to the God of gods.— His faithful love endures forever.

3Give thanks to the Lord of lords.— His faithful love endures forever.

4Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles.— His faithful love endures forever.

5Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully.— His faithful love endures forever.

6Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters.— His faithful love endures forever.

7Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights —— His faithful love endures forever.

8the sun to rule the day,— His faithful love endures forever.

9and the moon and stars to rule the night.— His faithful love endures forever.

10Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt.— His faithful love endures forever.

11He brought Israel out of Egypt.— His faithful love endures forever.

12He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm.— His faithful love endures forever.

13Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea.— His faithful love endures forever.

14He led Israel safely through,— His faithful love endures forever.

15but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea.— His faithful love endures forever.

16Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness.— His faithful love endures forever.

17Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings.— His faithful love endures forever.

18He killed powerful kings —— His faithful love endures forever.

19Sihon king of the Amorites,— His faithful love endures forever.

20and Og king of Bashan.— His faithful love endures forever.

21God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance —— His faithful love endures forever.

22a special possession to his servant Israel.— His faithful love endures forever.

23He remembered us in our weakness.— His faithful love endures forever.

24He saved us from our enemies.— His faithful love endures forever.

25He gives food to every living thing.— His faithful love endures forever.

26Give thanks to the God of heaven.— His faithful love endures forever.

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What is Psalms 136 in the NLT?

Psalms 136 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 26 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 136 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 136 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 136 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 136 contains 26 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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