Psalms 99 (NLT)

9 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 99 contains 9 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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1The LORD is king!Let the nations tremble!He sits on his throne between the cherubim.Let the whole earth quake!

2The LORD sits in majesty in Jerusalem,exalted above all the nations.

3Let them praise your great and awesome name.Your name is holy!

4Mighty King, lover of justice,you have established fairness.You have acted with justiceand righteousness throughout Israel.

5Exalt the LORD our God!Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

6Moses and Aaron were among his priests;Samuel also called on his name.They cried to the LORD for help,and he answered them.

7He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud,and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them.

8O LORD our God, you answered them.You were a forgiving God to them,but you punished them when they went wrong.

9Exalt the LORD our God,and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem,for the LORD our God is holy!

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What is Psalms 99 in the NLT?

Psalms 99 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 9 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 99 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 99 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 99 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 99 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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