1. Public Domain Translations (Zero Copyright Restrictions)
King James Version (KJV 1611)
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Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible (DRC 1582–1610 / 1752 Challoner)
The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible, including all 73 canonical and deuterocanonical books, is in the Public Domain worldwide.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The text of the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is officially dedicated to the Public Domain (CC0) by the Bible Hub and the Berean Bible Translation Committee as of April 30, 2023. It may be used, quoted, and published freely for all educational, ministry, and commercial purposes.
World English Bible (WEB)
The World English Bible (WEB) is a modern English translation in the Public Domain (CC0) without copyright restrictions.
2. Modern Copyrighted Translations (Fair Use & Publisher Notices)
English Standard Version (ESV®)
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New Living Translation (NLT®)
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