NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
13 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
1 Chronicles 16:34 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
16 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
16 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
14 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Give thanks to God—he is good and his love never quits.
11 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
O give thanks to the LORD, for [He is] good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
15 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
13 words
KJV
16 words
ESV
16 words
NLT
14 words
MSG
11 words
NASB
15 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for 1 Chronicles 16:34?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers 1 Chronicles 16:34 in 6 translations: New International Version, King James Version, English Standard Version, New Living Translation, The Message, New American Standard Bible. Each uses a different translation philosophy — from word-for-word (KJV, ESV, NASB) to thought-for-thought (NIV, NLT) to paraphrase (MSG).
Which translation of 1 Chronicles 16:34 is best?
No single translation is "best" — it depends on your purpose. For deep study, use the ESV or NASB (word-for-word). For devotional reading, the NIV balances accuracy and readability. The NLT and MSG are excellent for understanding the general meaning in modern English. Comparing multiple translations helps grasp the full richness of the text.
What is the difference between literal and dynamic Bible translations?
Literal (formal equivalence) translations like KJV, ESV, and NASB translate word-for-word from the original Hebrew/Greek. Dynamic equivalence translations like NIV and NLT translate thought-for-thought for clarity. The MSG is a paraphrase that captures the spirit in contemporary language. Each approach has strengths — that's why comparing translations is valuable.
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