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Last Revised: 26 September 2025

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BIBLE TRANSLATIONS

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King James Version (KJV)
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New King James Version (NKJV)
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New International Version (NIV)
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Lexham English Bible (LEB)
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New English Translation (NET Bible®)
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Copyright Notice: Up to “500 verses… not to exceed 50% of a book” may be quoted without written permission, with proper credit. (≤25 words; see page for full policy and special permissions.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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World English Bible (WEB™)
Status: Text is Public Domain.
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American Standard Version (ASV)
Status: Public Domain.
Credit/Notes: No permission required.

Young’s Literal Translation (YLT)
Status: Public Domain.
Credit/Notes: No permission required.

Douay-Rheims Bible (DRB)
Status: Public Domain.
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Geneva Bible (GNV)
Status: Public Domain.
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Darby Translation (DBY)
Status: Public Domain.
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Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Status: Public Domain (commonly recognized). See reference list of PD English Bibles.

Open English Bible (OEB)
Status: CC0 / Public Domain dedication.
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