Psalms 87 (NLT)

7 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 87 contains 7 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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1On the holy mountainstands the city founded by the LORD.

2He loves the city of Jerusalemmore than any other city in Israel.

3O city of God,what glorious things are said of you! Interlude

4I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me —also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia.They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!

5Regarding Jerusalem it will be said,“Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”And the Most High will personally bless this city.

6When the LORD registers the nations, he will say,“They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude

7The people will play flutes and sing,“The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”

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What is Psalms 87 in the NLT?

Psalms 87 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 7 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 87 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 87 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 87 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 87 contains 7 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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