Psalms 20 (NLT)

9 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 20 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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1In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry.May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.

2May he send you help from his sanctuaryand strengthen you from Jerusalem.

3May he remember all your giftsand look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude

4May he grant your heart’s desiresand make all your plans succeed.

5May we shout for joy when we hear of your victoryand raise a victory banner in the name of our God.May the LORD answer all your prayers.

6Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king.He will answer him from his holy heavenand rescue him by his great power.

7Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,but we boast in the name of the LORD our God.

8Those nations will fall down and collapse,but we will rise up and stand firm.

9Give victory to our king, O LORD!Answer our cry for help.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 20 in the NLT?

Psalms 20 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 20 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 20 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 20 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 20 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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