Psalms 91 (NLT)

16 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 91 contains 16 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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1Those who live in the shelter of the Most Highwill find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

2This I declare about the LORD:He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;he is my God, and I trust him.

3For he will rescue you from every trapand protect you from deadly disease.

4He will cover you with his feathers.He will shelter you with his wings.His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

5Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,nor the arrow that flies in the day.

6Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

7Though a thousand fall at your side,though ten thousand are dying around you,these evils will not touch you.

8Just open your eyes,and see how the wicked are punished.

9If you make the LORD your refuge,if you make the Most High your shelter,

10no evil will conquer you;no plague will come near your home.

11For he will order his angelsto protect you wherever you go.

12They will hold you up with their handsso you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

13You will trample upon lions and cobras;you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

14The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me.I will protect those who trust in my name.

15When they call on me, I will answer;I will be with them in trouble.I will rescue and honor them.

16I will reward them with a long lifeand give them my salvation.”

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 91 in the NLT?

Psalms 91 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 16 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 91 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 91 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 91 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 91 contains 16 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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