Psalms 29 (MSG)

11 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 29 contains 11 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 Bravo, God, bravo! Gods and all angels shout, "Encore!"

2In awe before the glory, in awe before God's visible power. Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him!

3God thunders across the waters, Brilliant, his voice and his face, streaming brightness—God, across the flood waters.

4God's thunder tympanic, God's thunder symphonic.

5God's thunder smashes cedars, God topples the northern cedars.

6The mountain ranges skip like spring colts, The high ridges jump like wild kid goats.

7God's thunder spits fire.

8God thunders, the wilderness quakes; He makes the desert of Kadesh shake.

9God's thunder sets the oak trees dancing A wild dance, whirling; the pelting rain strips their branches. We fall to our knees—we call out, "Glory!"

10Above the floodwaters is God's throne from which his power flows, from which he rules the world.

11God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 29 in the MSG?

Psalms 29 in the The Message (MSG) contains 11 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 29 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 29 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 29 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 29 contains 11 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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