NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
25 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Isaiah 41:13 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
20 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
26 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
For I hold you by your right hand — I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.
28 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
That's right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you,'Don't panic. I'm right here to help you.'
27 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
'For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you,'Do not fear, I will help you.'
22 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
25 words
KJV
20 words
ESV
26 words
NLT
28 words
MSG
27 words
NASB
22 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Isaiah 41:13?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Isaiah 41:13 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 Isaiah 41:13 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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