NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
11 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 3:11 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
no one understands; no one seeks for God.
8 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
No one is truly wise;no one is seeking God.
9 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
nobody who knows the score, nobody alert for God.
9 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;
12 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
11 words
KJV
12 words
ESV
8 words
NLT
9 words
MSG
9 words
NASB
12 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 3:11?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 3:11 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 Romans 3:11 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.