Which Bible version do you memorize?

I am memorizing AKJV because that is what I am familiar with and have memorized a lot in it already. But I am memorizing a few verses from other versions because I like them better. The King James is very old fashioned and full of -eth and thous, and which and that for who and other old words which don't speak to the heart so well as something in our language today.

And so the version wars begin again…

ESV all the way btw!! xDD

^^

Please just state your opinion with meekness. No version wars PLEASE!

I don't think war is the correct word in this context. I think dramatic discussion about the pros and cons of each translation would be better.

KJV

Exactly @Rosie XDDDDDDD

NKJV =D

I am not one who believes that only one Bible version may be used. I do believe, however that we should stick to versions that try to be more word-for-word and use a literal translation philosophy. Whether you prefer the ESV, KJV, NASB, NKJV, or some other more literal leaning version is another issue from what translation philosophy your version uses. I personally use the New American Standard Bible, but other versions are good too. I respect people who believe that the text underlining the King James is superior to other manuscripts used by the ESV or NASB, but I disagree with them. There are some verses that prefer in the ESV or sometimes even the KJV or NKJV, but primarily I use the NASB. I used to use the ESV, but since then have switched to the NASB. I do think it is important we avoid using versions like the NLT, the Message, or NIV as actual translations. I know no version can be 100% literal and there is a balance between literalness and readability, but examining versions like the NIV, NLT, and GNT I cannot in good conscience acknowledge them as translations in the same way as ESV or KJV. It is not just that they interpret a lot; it is that their interpretations or re-wordings I have observed often take away from the full meaning of the text.

Okay