“...suggest either the NKJ or the NASB, as all others fall short in my opinion.”
Just purchased the NASB version ‘Life Principles Bible’ from In Touch (Dr. Charles Stanley). Much easier for me to understand than the KJV. IMO.
Yes, my favorite is the NASB. It’s a studying man’s Bible due to the idea that it is closest to a literal translation of the original Greek and Hebrew without compromise.
As for the NKJV, it is a huge improvement over the Old KJV. It corrected the errors and updated the language, but kept the poetic flow of the KJ language. This makes it a popular translation for many Pastors who have backgrounds as Worship leaders or musicians in general.