Psalms 4 (NLT)

8 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 4 contains 8 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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1Answer me when I call to you,O God who declares me innocent.Free me from my troubles.Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2How long will you people ruin my reputation?How long will you make groundless accusations?How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

3You can be sure of this:The LORD set apart the godly for himself.The LORD will answer when I call to him.

4Don’t sin by letting anger control you.Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,and trust the LORD.

6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”Let your face smile on us, LORD.

7You have given me greater joythan those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

8In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 4 in the NLT?

Psalms 4 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 8 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 4 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 4 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 4 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 4 contains 8 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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