Psalm 131 (MSG)

3 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 131 contains 3 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 God, I'm not trying to rule the roost, I don't want to be king of the mountain. I haven't meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans.

2I've kept my feet on the ground, I've cultivated a quiet heart. Like a baby content in its mother's arms, my soul is a baby content.

3Wait, Israel, for God. Wait with hope. Hope now; hope always!

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 131 in the MSG?

Psalms 131 in the The Message (MSG) contains 3 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 131 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 131 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 131 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 131 contains 3 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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