Have not been talking about any so called higher criticism hogwash at all.
And, the NIV, NLT AND MESSAGE versions do not use flawed research findings either.
The KJV IS *NOT* FLAWLESS.
IT IS VERY ARCHAIC.
Perhaps the NKJV is acceptable but it's just not my favorite.
Bias and idolatry of ink on page is no substitute for sound judgment. And it's of little functional help in choosing the best translation for modern language users.
BTW, HINT: Moses, Abraham, Adam, Eve, Ezekiel, God, Jesus, St Paul, John the beloved
all
did
NOT
speak in
KJV ENGLISH!
sigh.