Psalms 138 (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 138 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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1I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart;I will sing your praises before the gods.

2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;for your promises are backedby all the honor of your name.

3As soon as I pray, you answer me;you encourage me by giving me strength.

4Every king in all the earth will thank you, LORD,for all of them will hear your words.

5Yes, they will sing about the LORD’s ways,for the glory of the LORD is very great.

6Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble,but he keeps his distance from the proud.

7Though I am surrounded by troubles,you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.You reach out your hand,and the power of your right hand saves me.

8The LORD will work out his plans for my life —for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever.Don’t abandon me, for you made me.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 138 in the NLT?

Psalms 138 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 138 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 138 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 138 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 138 contains 8 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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