NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord.
8 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 4:5 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
12 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
10 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,and trust the LORD.
9 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
10 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD.
10 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
8 words
KJV
12 words
ESV
10 words
NLT
9 words
MSG
10 words
NASB
10 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 4:5?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 4:5 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 4:5 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.