Psalms 28 (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 28 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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1I pray to you, O LORD, my rock.Do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you are silent,I might as well give up and die.

2Listen to my prayer for mercyas I cry out to you for help,as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.

3Do not drag me away with the wicked —with those who do evil —those who speak friendly words to their neighborswhile planning evil in their hearts.

4Give them the punishment they so richly deserve!Measure it out in proportion to their wickedness.Pay them back for all their evil deeds!Give them a taste of what they have done to others.

5They care nothing for what the LORD has doneor for what his hands have made.So he will tear them down,and they will never be rebuilt!

6Praise the LORD!For he has heard my cry for mercy.

7The LORD is my strength and shield.I trust him with all my heart.He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

8The LORD gives his people strength.He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.

9Save your people!Bless Israel, your special possession.Lead them like a shepherd,and carry them in your arms forever.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 28 in the NLT?

Psalms 28 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 28 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 28 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 28 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 28 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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