Psalms 143 (NLT)

12 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 143 contains 12 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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1Hear my prayer, O LORD;listen to my plea!Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.

2Don’t put your servant on trial,for no one is innocent before you.

3My enemy has chased me.He has knocked me to the groundand forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.

4I am losing all hope;I am paralyzed with fear.

5I remember the days of old.I ponder all your great worksand think about what you have done.

6I lift my hands to you in prayer.I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude

7Come quickly, LORD, and answer me,for my depression deepens.Don’t turn away from me,or I will die.

8Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,for I am trusting you.Show me where to walk,for I give myself to you.

9Rescue me from my enemies, LORD;I run to you to hide me.

10Teach me to do your will,for you are my God.May your gracious Spirit lead me forwardon a firm footing.

11For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life.Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.

12In your unfailing love, silence all my enemiesand destroy all my foes,for I am your servant.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 143 in the NLT?

Psalms 143 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 12 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 143 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 143 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 143 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 143 contains 12 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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