Psalms 56 (NLT)

13 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 56 contains 13 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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1O God, have mercy on me,for people are hounding me.My foes attack me all day long.

2I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,and many are boldly attacking me.

3But when I am afraid,I will put my trust in you.

4I praise God for what he has promised.I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?What can mere mortals do to me?

5They are always twisting what I say;they spend their days plotting to harm me.

6They come together to spy on me —watching my every step, eager to kill me.

7Don’t let them get away with their wickedness;in your anger, O God, bring them down.

8You keep track of all my sorrows.You have collected all my tears in your bottle.You have recorded each one in your book.

9My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.This I know: God is on my side!

10I praise God for what he has promised;yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised.

11I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?What can mere mortals do to me?

12I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.

13For you have rescued me from death;you have kept my feet from slipping.So now I can walk in your presence, O God,in your life-giving light.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 56 in the NLT?

Psalms 56 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 13 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 56 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 56 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 56 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 56 contains 13 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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