NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
15 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Jeremiah 17:7 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
15 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.
14 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
18 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
"But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God.
15 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
'Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.
15 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
15 words
KJV
15 words
ESV
14 words
NLT
18 words
MSG
15 words
NASB
15 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Jeremiah 17:7?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Jeremiah 17:7 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 Jeremiah 17:7 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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