/lit/ - Literature

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Gideon's use other translations, they do not have their own. Usually NASB or NLT (dynamic translation) today.

OP, I know translations like no one else.
The most current literal translation is the NASB.

The NRSV and ESV are both revisions of the RSV which was a revision of ASV, which is a revision from the RV, which was a revision from the KJV.

NRSV and ESV are both essentially literal, they are both very good bibles, but the NRSV has some gender-inclusive language. The NKJV is a fine translation, but not as good as the NRSV or ESV imo.

The HCSB is a very readable Bible, and includes the use of the name Yahweh around 400 times (a feature I love). It is a completely new translation, not a revision.

The NIV is no longer best selling, the 2011 revision include gender-inclusive/neutral language that is not found in the Bible, many people disagree with this. (It was always a dynamic translation anyways)

So those are the basics. I'd recommend the ESV or NRSV. I like the fact the ESV has an official free digital download, it's also currently one of the most used Bibles.. If you'd like something a little more readable, but still very accurate, you could try the HCSB. I hope this helps.