Psalms 142 (MSG)

7 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 142 contains 7 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 prayer—when he was in the cave. I cry out loudly to God, loudly I plead with God for mercy.

2I spill out all my complaints before him, and spell out my troubles in detail:

3"As I sink in despair, my spirit ebbing away, you know how I'm feeling, Know the danger I'm in, the traps hidden in my path.

4Look right, look left— there's not a soul who cares what happens! I'm up against it, with no exit— bereft, left alone.

5I cry out, God, call out: 'You're my last chance, my only hope for life!'

6Oh listen, please listen; I've never been this low. Rescue me from those who are hunting me down; I'm no match for them.

7Get me out of this dungeon so I can thank you in public. Your people will form a circle around me and you'll bring me showers of blessing!"

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 142 in the MSG?

Psalms 142 in the The Message (MSG) contains 7 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 142 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 142 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 142 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 142 contains 7 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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