Psalms 149 (MSG)

9 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 149 contains 9 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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1Hallelujah! Sing to God a brand-new song, praise him in the company of all who love him.

2Let all Israel celebrate their Sovereign Creator, Zion's children exult in their King.

3Let them praise his name in dance; strike up the band and make great music!

4And why? Because God delights in his people, festoons plain folk with salvation garlands!

5Let true lovers break out in praise, sing out from wherever they're sitting,

6Shout the high praises of God, brandish their swords in the wild sword-dance—

7A portent of vengeance on the God-defying nations, a signal that punishment's coming,

8Their kings chained and hauled off to jail, their leaders behind bars for good,

9The judgment on them carried out to the letter —and all who love God in the seat of honor! Hallelujah!

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 149 in the MSG?

Psalms 149 in the The Message (MSG) contains 9 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 149 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 149 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 149 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 149 contains 9 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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