1 Kings 5:7 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And it cometh to pass at Hiram`s hearing the words of Solomon, that he rejoiceth exceedingly, and saith, `Blessed [is] Jehovah to-day, who hath given to David a wise son over this numerous people.`

English ASV

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

English Amplified

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, Who has given David a wise son to be over this great people.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, Who has given David a wise son to be over this great people.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the Lord this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD today! He has given David a wise son to be over this great people!”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And it came to pass when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.

English EASY 2024

Hiram was very happy when he received Solomon's message. He said, ‘ Praise the Lord today, because he gave David a wise son to rule over the great nation, Israel.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Hiram was very happy when he heard what Solomon asked. He said, "I praise the Lord today for giving David a wise son to rule this great nation!"

As soon as Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, "Blessed be the LORD this day, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Hiram was extremely pleased when he received Solomon's message, and he said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as king of that great nation!”

English God's Word - GW 1995

Hiram was very glad to hear what Solomon had said. Hiram responded, "May the Lord be praised today. He has given David a wise son to rule this great nation."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

When Hiram heard Solomon's words, he greatly rejoiced and said, "May the LORD be praised today! He has given David a wise son to be over this great people!"

English KJV 1611

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

English LSB

Now it happened, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he was very glad and said, “Blessed be Yahweh today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the Lord this day, who has given David a wise son over this great people.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, "Blessed be the LORD today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

These commissaries, one for each month, provided food for King Solomon and for all the guests at the royal table. They left nothing unprovided.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was very pleased. He said, "May the Lord be praised today. He has given David a wise son to rule over that great nation."

English NIV

When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was greatly pleased and said, "Praise be to the LORD today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation."

English NKJ 1982

So it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!

English NLT

When Hiram received Solomon's message, he was very pleased and said, "Praise the LORD for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel."

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, "Blessed be the LORD today, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people."

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed be the Lord this day, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Hiram was very pleased with the message from Solomon. “Praise God for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel,“ he said.

English Tyndale 1537

When Hiram heard the words of Salomon, he rejoiced greatly and said: Blessed be the LORD this day which hath set David a wise son over this mighty people.