The King James Version (KJV) or King James Bible, is an English translation of the Bible commissioned by King James I of England. It was first published in 1611. It was quickly accepted as the standard for English translations and would maintain that distinction into the early 20th century.

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The King James Version is a public domain text and can be used in its entirety without permission in most parts of the world.