NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field,
10 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 8:7 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; <sup>All: Heb. Flocks and oxen all of them</sup>
19 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
11 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
the flocks and the herdsand all the wild animals,
9 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Made us lords of sheep and cattle, even animals out in the wild,
13 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
All sheep and oxen, And also the beasts of the field,
11 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
10 words
KJV
19 words
ESV
11 words
NLT
9 words
MSG
13 words
NASB
11 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 8:7?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 8:7 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 8:7 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.