NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.
14 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 9:8 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
17 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness.
13 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
He will judge the world with justiceand rule the nations with fairness.
12 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
He decides what is right for us earthlings, gives people their just deserts.
13 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.
17 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
14 words
KJV
17 words
ESV
13 words
NLT
12 words
MSG
13 words
NASB
17 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 9:8?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 9:8 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 9:8 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.