Psalms 54 (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 54 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 psalm, when the Ziphites reported to Saul, "David is hiding out with us." God, for your sake, help me! Use your influence to clear me.

2Listen, God—I'm desperate. Don't be too busy to hear me.

3Outlaws are out to get me, hit men are trying to kill me. Nothing will stop them; God means nothing to them.

4Oh, look! God's right here helping! God's on my side,

5Evil is looping back on my enemies. Don't let up! Finish them off!

6I'm ready now to worship, so ready. I thank you, God—you're so good.

7You got me out of every scrape, and I saw my enemies get it.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 54 in the MSG?

Psalms 54 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 54 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 54 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 54 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 54 contains 7 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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