Psalms 63 (NLT)

11 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 63 contains 11 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, you are my God;I earnestly search for you.My soul thirsts for you;my whole body longs for youin this parched and weary landwhere there is no water.

2I have seen you in your sanctuaryand gazed upon your power and glory.

3Your unfailing love is better than life itself;how I praise you!

4I will praise you as long as I live,lifting up my hands to you in prayer.

5You satisfy me more than the richest feast.I will praise you with songs of joy.

6I lie awake thinking of you,meditating on you through the night.

7Because you are my helper,I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.

8I cling to you;your strong right hand holds me securely.

9But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin.They will go down into the depths of the earth.

10They will die by the swordand become the food of jackals.

11But the king will rejoice in God.All who swear to tell the truth will praise him,while liars will be silenced.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 63 in the NLT?

Psalms 63 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 11 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 63 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 63 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 63 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 63 contains 11 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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