NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
15 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Psalms 91:11 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
16 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
15 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
12 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go.
10 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.
16 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
15 words
KJV
16 words
ESV
15 words
NLT
12 words
MSG
10 words
NASB
16 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Psalms 91:11?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Psalms 91:11 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 91:11 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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