Psalms 126 (MSG)

6 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 126 contains 6 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 It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when God returned Zion's exiles.

2We laughed, we sang, we couldn't believe our good fortune. We were the talk of the nations— "God was wonderful to them!"

3God was wonderful to us; we are one happy people.

4And now, God, do it again— bring rains to our drought-stricken lives

5So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest,

6So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 126 in the MSG?

Psalms 126 in the The Message (MSG) contains 6 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 126 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 126 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 126 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 126 contains 6 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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