The best Bible version to read depends on your preferences for readability, accuracy, and purpose of reading. Here are some top options:

• NIV (New International Version): The most popular modern version, balanced between accuracy and readability. Good for everyday study and devotional reading.
• KJV (King James Version): Classic, influential with beautiful literary style but uses older English.
• ESV (English Standard Version): More literal word-for-word, good for study and those familiar with traditional translations.
• NLT (New Living Translation): Easier to read in contemporary English, great for beginners and casual reading.
• CSB (Christian Standard Bible): Balanced translation with simplified language, good for modern readers.
• NRSVue (New Revised Standard Version Updated): Rigorous, gender-inclusive, good for academic reading.
• MSG (The Message): A paraphrase that reads like modern speech, good for fresh perspective but not as a primary Bible.

Choosing depends on whether you want more literal accuracy, easier readability, or a balance. Consulting your church community or trying sample passages in multiple versions can help find the right one for you.