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There is no fully [[conservative]] translation of the Bible as of 2009.  The closest versions are listed in chronological order below, with their shortcomings noted:

There is no fully [[conservative]] translation of the Bible as of 2009.  The closest versions are listed in chronological order below, with their shortcomings noted:

*[[King James Version]] (limited by English as of 1611, before many [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words|new conservative terms]] developed)

*[[King James Version]] (limited by English as of 1611, before many [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words|new conservative terms]] developed; lacks quotation marks)

*[[New American Standard Bible]] (includes many passages of doubtful authenticity, failing to relying on the most authentic sources)

*[[New American Standard Bible]] (includes many passages of doubtful authenticity, failing to relying on the most authentic sources)

*[[New International Version]] (written at only the 7th grade level and made controversial word changes<ref>The NIV changed "cornerstone" to "capstone" in referencing Christ, and changed "Lucifer" to "morning star" in referencing Satan (Isaiah 14:12).</ref>)

*[[New International Version]] (written at only the 7th grade level and made controversial word changes<ref>The NIV changed "cornerstone" to "capstone" in referencing Christ, and changed "Lucifer" to "morning star" in referencing Satan (Isaiah 14:12).</ref>)