Psalms 61 (MSG)

8 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 61 contains 8 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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1God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.

2When I'm far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, "Guide me up High Rock Mountain!"

3You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,

4A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.

5You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you.

6Let the days of the king add up to years and years of good rule.

7Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,

8And I'll be the poet who sings your glory— and live what I sing every day.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 61 in the MSG?

Psalms 61 in the The Message (MSG) contains 8 verses. The MSG uses a contemporary paraphrase approach, first published in 2002.

How does the MSG translate Psalms 61 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 61 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 61 (MSG)?

Psalms Chapter 61 contains 8 verses in the The Message. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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