Psalms 23 (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 23 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 God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.

2You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.

3True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

4Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure.

5You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

6Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 23 in the MSG?

Psalms 23 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 23 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 23 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 23 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 23 contains 6 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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