StaceyinLA Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I have a couple different translations, but am interested in buying a Bible for journaling and want opinions on which translations are considered better and why. I'm talking about other than KJV (I have one of those, but for reading, I just get so wrapped up in the way it sounds, I don't concentrate). I don't want it oversimplified to the point of sounding like it's directed to a child, but something understandable that will still sound nice if I journal the scriptures. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The KJV and Geneva are derived from a different text than all of the modern translations, but the NASB draws from both. The NASB was my first Bible, so I'm biased, but if you don't want the KJV I think the NASB is the best. I think it's clear but not boring. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I think NASB reads pretty well. The ESV is my fave for a balance of readability and technicality in the language. And if you're looking for just the sound of it you may actually like the NIV for that. It is nice and smooth, if not a word for word translation. They all have their uses but those are my three picks generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I trust the NASB most next to the KJV. It's a literal word-for-word translation rather than a paraphrase. See this article. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 NIV is best for that IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 ESV is a better study bible NIV sounds beautiful, it's wording is well done. I chose an ESV because I knew my journalling bible would also be my primary study bible, but if it was just for journalling and I knew I could easily read others I'd definitely go NIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Why don't you read John 1 (or whatever) in each version, then decide? See how it flows yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I did read some scriptures in each version, so I know what I like the sound of, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily an accurate translation. Since I feel like I will study more from the one I am journaling in, I want to be sure I'm maintaining integrity of scripture. Of course, I have a KJV, and, as I said, I tend to not read it much because I get caught up in the language, so I guess it really isn't doing me any good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Or the Carmen Christi! That is another to get a good feel for the flow and variation of translations from one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I like the way the NASB reads, but I can't really find a single column, journaling Bible in that version. I could be overlooking them, but I'm mostly finding ESV, NIV and KJV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 This web page has a chart (Comparing Bible Translations) comparing different translations from word-for-word to thought-to-thought to paraphrase. My opinion for myself is, I want a more literal word-for-word translation because I believe God inspired the very words that were written in the original manuscripts. I do consult some of the other types of translation when I study, but for everyday reading, I go to word-for-word. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 We use the ESV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581351593?keywords=nasb%20journaling%20bible&qid=1454386486&ref_=sr_1_7&sr=8-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoxinsox Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I like ESV. I grew up and everything I memorized was in the KJV, and ESV seems to have a similar feel. I also liked the NIV and used it when I was in a church that used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/Single-Column-Journaling-Bible-Black/dp/1433531917/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31IrmDXlRvL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR126%2C160_&refRID=1K0F282MHA8Z2YTEBVZD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) http://www.amazon.com/Single-Column-Journaling-Bible-Black/dp/1433531917/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31IrmDXlRvL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR126%2C160_&refRID=1K0F282MHA8Z2YTEBVZD Bought this one. The NASB was a double column and didn't have as wide a margin for journaling. I think I will be pleased with this for my journaling, but may get an NASB for additional reading/studying. Edited February 2, 2016 by StaceyinLA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.apbrown2.net/web/TranslationComparisonChart.htm I see you already choose, but I went looking and found a chart with reading level, so I wanted to post in case anyone else had a question as well. (below middle of the page) The first Bible study I did as an adult used NIV so that's what I used. I got so used to it. Now I read the ESV daily. There are times I notice the wording as different, sometimes it's better/clearer. Sometimes not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Bought this one. The NASB was a double column and didn't have as wide a margin for journaling. I think I will be pleased with this for my journaling, but may get an NASB for additional reading/studying. I thought that might be better because of the thick pages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I actually read some of the reviews that said the pages didn't get a lot of bleed-thru so that was nice. There were complaints about text size, but since I wear readers anyway, I'm hoping that won't be a big issue for me. I just ordered some supplies and I'm really excited!! Even though I am not crafty at ALL (I enjoy crafts but am not really good at them), I think this will encourage me to study my Bible more; one of my goals for 2016. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) The KJV and Geneva are derived from a different text than all of the modern translations, but the NASB draws from both. The NASB was my first Bible, so I'm biased, but if you don't want the KJV I think the NASB is the best. I think it's clear but not boring. I grew up with just the KJV, and still prefer it for memorizing. But the NASB is a close second and the Bible I study from the most.] I believe ESV is what my husband uses. (it is that or RSV. One I had never heard of until I met him) Edited February 2, 2016 by vonfirmath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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