NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
22 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 2:7 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. <sup>the decree: or, for a decree</sup>
27 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
20 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
The king proclaims the LORD’s decree:“The LORD said to me, ‘You are my son.Today I have become your Father.
19 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Let me tell you what God said next. He said, "You're my son, And today is your birthday.
18 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
'I will surely tell of the decree of the LORD: He said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
23 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
22 words
KJV
27 words
ESV
20 words
NLT
19 words
MSG
18 words
NASB
23 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 2:7?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 2:7 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 Psalms 2:7 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.