Psalms 122 (MSG)

9 verses · The Message · Contemporary paraphrase

The Message by Eugene Peterson presents the Bible in the rhythms and idioms of contemporary American English. More than a translation, it is a paraphrase designed to help readers experience Scripture's impact as if hearing it for the first time.

Psalms Chapter 122 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the The Message (MSG), which uses a contemporary paraphrase approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A pilgrim song of David When they said, "Let's go to the house of God," my heart leaped for joy.

2And now we're here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem's walls!

3Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship!

4The city to which the tribes ascend, all God's tribes go up to worship, To give thanks to the name of God— this is what it means to be Israel.

5Thrones for righteous judgment are set there, famous David-thrones.

6Pray for Jerusalem's peace! Prosperity to all you Jerusalem-lovers!

7Friendly insiders, get along! Hostile outsiders, keep your distance!

8For the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace!

9For the sake of the house of our God, God, I'll do my very best for you.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 122 in the MSG?

Psalms 122 in the The Message (MSG) contains 9 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 122 differently?

The The Message uses contemporary paraphrase, rendering the text as a modern paraphrase in contemporary idioms. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 122 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 122 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 122 contains 9 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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