Psalms 13 (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 13 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 David psalm Long enough, God— you've ignored me long enough. I've looked at the back of your head long enough.

2Long enough I've carried this ton of trouble, lived with a stomach full of pain. Long enough my arrogant enemies have looked down their noses at me.

3Take a good look at me, God, my God; I want to look life in the eye,

4So no enemy can get the best of me or laugh when I fall on my face.

5I've thrown myself headlong into your arms— I'm celebrating your rescue.

6I'm singing at the top of my lungs, I'm so full of answered prayers.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 13 in the MSG?

Psalms 13 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 13 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 13 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 13 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 13 contains 6 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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