Which Translation of the Bible would you say is most accurate?

researcher

Which Translation of the Bible would you say is most accurate and was not influenced by any 'religious group' in the translation?
minimus

NIV
Jaypeeto1

I too, recommend the NIV, even though I'm Catholic and the NIV is not a Catholic translation. It's also a very enjoyable read, unlike some other versions which are wooden. Best, Jaypeeto1 (formerly Jaypeeto)
Dragonlady76

Mine
Dragonlady76
the_classicist

NIV's not that great. There are different philosophies in translation, so it is impossible to say which one is most accurate as the most accurate ones are non-sensicle in English as they tend to express things in Greek and Hebrew idiom.
Try the Jerusalem Bible, or the Revised Standard Version. Both are pretty good.
minimus

The Jerusalem's Bible's not that great. Too Catholic.
the_classicist

I think the NIV is too Protestant . If you want an oldie, but a goodie go for the KJV. I would personally recommend the one I'm currently using, the REB, but the NEB is preferreable if you prefer to use something without inclusive language.
defd

New World Translation!
jula71

Damn ....defd beat me to it....april fools....
DevonMcBride

The Hebrew Scriptures or the Jewish Bible.