Psalms 149 (NLT)

9 verses · New Living Translation · Dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought)

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Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 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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1Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song.Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

2O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.O people of Jerusalem, exult in your King.

3Praise his name with dancing,accompanied by tambourine and harp.

4For the LORD delights in his people;he crowns the humble with victory.

5Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.

6Let the praises of God be in their mouths,and a sharp sword in their hands —

7to execute vengeance on the nationsand punishment on the peoples,

8to bind their kings with shacklesand their leaders with iron chains,

9to execute the judgment written against them.This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones. Praise the LORD!

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What is Psalms 149 in the NLT?

Psalms 149 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 9 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 149 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 149 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 149 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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