Your thoughts on Bible translations

[son of dust]

I can't believe it - I get to open the first thread dredging up the endless debate about Bible versions.

The NKJV is far superior to the KJV and everything else, so I hold firmly to the NKJV-only tradition. :D

[Mike]

I'll take a KJV only please, and hurry thou, thanks.

[Ripped]

I've read both the KJV and the NKJV, the Bible I have the biggest problem with is one of the most popular - the NIV. The way some of those verses are translated in it make me go "huh"?

I want the Parallel Bible next, for any possible insight.

[baptizedinChrist]

I went from the KJV to the NKJV to the NASB to the NIV. There are plus & minuses regarding all of them. I like the KJV/NKJV tradition. But, I like the literalness of the NASB and the readability of the NIV. So, I read the ESV. It has the literalness that the NASB has & the readability that the NIV has. But, I just thank God that I have a Bible I can read - regardless of the translation. Some people aren't so fortunate.

[JLM-223]

I can't believe it - I get to open the first thread dredging up the endless debate about Bible versions.

The NKJV is far superior to the KJV and everything else, so I hold firmly to the NKJV-only tradition. :D

Actually, I agree! I use a NKJV, and I find it just as textually accurate as the KJV, but without the "thee's" and "thou's" and "thine's"!

But there's one thing I must say about the classic KJV: I find it easier to memorize passages using the KJV than with the other versions. Think about it -- whenever you recite famous passages such as the 23rd Psalm or the Lord's Prayer, chances are it's the KJV you'll remember off the top of your head!

[BrotherInChrist]

I've read both the KJV and the NKJV, the Bible I have the biggest problem with is one of the most popular - the NIV. The way some of those verses are translated in it make me go "huh"?

I want the Parallel Bible next, for any possible insight.

NKJV and KJV though

[Veillifted]

Nkjv :)

[Dorie]

Hi! This is my first post.
I must say the KJV is my favorite. It is so poetic & majestic. And, as JLM said, it is the easiest one to memorize. Having read it for years I cannot enjoy any other version, but I understand that everyone has their favorite.
And, yea, we are truly blessed that we have the freedom to read the Word. Thank you, Jesus!

[Jiggy37]

Bible in multiple versions only, via Biblegateway and similar sites, and with the aid of BlueLetterBible (and similar sites) to reference the Hebrew. No other easy way to compare and contrast and find which is most accurate.

[Jiggy37]

You know, the Puritans, staunch as they were, actually tried to convert the Psalms into meter with the Bay Psalm Book, and made their justification for this by claiming that it was the closest approach one could make to David's writings in English.