Psalms 138 (MSG)

8 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 138 contains 8 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 Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks.

2I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word.

3The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength.

4When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth's kings will say "Thank you."

5They'll sing of what you've done: "How great the glory of God!"

6And here's why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.

7When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me.

8Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don't quit on me now.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 138 in the MSG?

Psalms 138 in the The Message (MSG) contains 8 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 138 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 138 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 138 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 138 contains 8 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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