Psalms 142 (NLT)

7 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 142 contains 7 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 cry out to the LORD;I plead for the LORD’s mercy.

2I pour out my complaints before himand tell him all my troubles.

3When I am overwhelmed,you alone know the way I should turn.Wherever I go,my enemies have set traps for me.

4I look for someone to come and help me,but no one gives me a passing thought!No one will help me;no one cares a bit what happens to me.

5Then I pray to you, O LORD.I say, “You are my place of refuge.You are all I really want in life.

6Hear my cry,for I am very low.Rescue me from my persecutors,for they are too strong for me.

7Bring me out of prisonso I can thank you.The godly will crowd around me,for you are good to me.”

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 142 in the NLT?

Psalms 142 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 7 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 142 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 142 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 142 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 142 contains 7 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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