Psalms 127 (MSG)

5 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 127 contains 5 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 Solomon If God doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap.

2It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?

3Don't you see that children are God's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?

4Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth.

5Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.

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What is Psalms 127 in the MSG?

Psalms 127 in the The Message (MSG) contains 5 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 127 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 127 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 127 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 127 contains 5 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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