Psalms 36 (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 36 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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1Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts.They have no fear of God at all.

2In their blind conceit,they cannot see how wicked they really are.

3Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.They refuse to act wisely or do good.

4They lie awake at night, hatching sinful plots.Their actions are never good.They make no attempt to turn from evil.

5Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens;your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.

6Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,your justice like the ocean depths.You care for people and animals alike, O LORD.

7How precious is your unfailing love, O God!All humanity finds shelterin the shadow of your wings.

8You feed them from the abundance of your own house,letting them drink from your river of delights.

9For you are the fountain of life,the light by which we see.

10Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you;give justice to those with honest hearts.

11Don’t let the proud trample meor the wicked push me around.

12Look! Those who do evil have fallen!They are thrown down, never to rise again.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 36 in the NLT?

Psalms 36 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 36 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 36 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 36 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 36 contains 12 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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