Psalms 53 (NLT)

6 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 53 contains 6 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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1Only fools say in their hearts,“There is no God.”They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;not one of them does good!

2God looks down from heavenon the entire human race;he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,if anyone seeks God.

3But no, all have turned away;all have become corrupt.No one does good,not a single one!

4Will those who do evil never learn?They eat up my people like breadand wouldn’t think of praying to God.

5Terror will grip them,terror like they have never known before.God will scatter the bones of your enemies.You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them.

6Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?When God restores his people,Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 53 in the NLT?

Psalms 53 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 6 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 53 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 53 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 53 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 53 contains 6 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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