Though many of these often provide for easier reading, no translation has been found to be more accurate than the King James Version (KJV). While the KJV may seem old-fashioned and more difficult at first, after spending time with it, it becomes as familiar and easy to understand as any translation.
When it comes to ease of reading versus accuracy, the accuracy of the text is far more important. This is why the KJV Bible is recommended above the others, when studying subjects such as Bible prophecy.
Other popular translations include the New King James, the New American Standard Bible, the New International Version, and the Complete Jewish Bible.
BE WARNED: NOT ALL TRANSLATIONS OF THE BIBLE ARE TRANSLATIONS.Some Bibles are not translations
They are interpretations or paraphrased versions of the Bible. Example, the Good News for Modern Man and The Living Bible, and others. These are not recommended reading.
Some that have studied Greek or Hebrew at Bible college may state that certain words in the Bible mean something other than what is written. Though they may have good intentions, this can sow doubt and confusion in the minds of those listening or reading their materials. One may say a certain word does not mean what it says in the Greek or Hebrew; two or three others may come along that have also studied Greek and Hebrew, and say that it means something else entirely. In some cases, such things have overthrown the faith of others. Beware of any one that continually does this. Occasionally referring to the Greek or Hebrew may be helpful when offering a simple clarification or perhaps a deeper insight into a verse, but it should not greatly alter the meaning or harmony in which the Scriptures were written. Remember, the Bible was written so that even a child could understand.