NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
18 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 55:22 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. <sup>burden: or, gift</sup>
23 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
20 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
23 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Pile your troubles on God's shoulders— he'll carry your load, he'll help you out. He'll never let good people topple into ruin.
22 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
20 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
18 words
KJV
23 words
ESV
20 words
NLT
23 words
MSG
22 words
NASB
20 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 55:22?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 55:22 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 55:22 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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