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Which version of the bible do you most prefer?
Original KJV? New KJV? Or some other versions such as New Living Translation (NLT) or NIV?
So far I have two bibles that are NLT. It is clear and precise to read, and makes sense, but I find KJV or NKJV is, yes difficult to read, but the words are more beautifully read than newer translations. I believe it helps to have both versions.. read KJV primarily, but when you have difficulty reading a verse, read the newer translation to clarify.
@Mace: Thank you for your clarity on that. I didn't know.
@Sparrow: For clarity. Not everybody can understand or read KJV, especially newer readers.
8 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
The old KJV is the most accurate, although the hardest to read due to the old english. The NIV I would avoid. It was "translated' or should I say "paraphrased" by non-christians being paid to make it sound good. I don't know about you but I wouldn't trust that.
- .Lv 79 years ago
I like New King James for memorization and study, but I enjoy reading different translations as well. Currently I'm reading through the New Revised Standard that includes the apocryphal books. The Complete Jewish Bible is a good read as well and the NIV (not the newest one). NLT is a good one also but I do not have my own copy yet.
- Anonymous9 years ago
New Jerusalem Bible (in my opinion the most accurate and precise English translation currently available).
These two web sites might surprise you:
List of English Bibles (nearly all of these are still available in print)
http://www.bible-reviews.com/charts_basic.html
Guide to selecting a Bible version (includes most of the Bible versions at the above list)
- Jim
- Anonymous9 years ago
The new updated NIV.
Mind you, the "Street Bible" is a great fun read, and puts some of the more complicated passages in to really down to street-level talk
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- 9 years ago
Biblia Sacra Vulgata, or general use the older Holman Edition (King James, 1611).
- SparrowLv 59 years ago
Why are there different versions of the Bible. If God wrote it then there should only be one!
- Anonymous9 years ago
hebrew or arabic since that was the original text and how it was intended to be read, however I'd also prefer a bible with all blank pages
- Anonymous9 years ago
New World Translation
Read more about it: http://www.watchtower.org/e/20080501a/article_01.h...
