Five classic Bible translations, from the KJV to Reina-Valera

Graciel includes five Bible translations, in four languages. All of them are in the public domain, which means they can be printed, shared and quoted freely. Here is a short introduction to each.

King James Version (English)

First published in 1611 under King James I of England, the KJV is the most influential English Bible ever printed. The text most people read today is the standard 1769 revision. Its rhythm has shaped the English language itself: “the powers that be”, “a labour of love”, “the salt of the earth”.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 23:1 · KJV

Read it if you love the sound of Scripture and know many verses by heart in this form.

World English Bible (English)

The World English Bible is a modern English translation dedicated to the public domain, based on the American Standard Version of 1901 and updated for today’s readers. It reads naturally while staying close to the original texts.

Read it if you want a contemporary English Bible you can share without restriction.

Louis Segond 1910 (French)

Louis Segond, a Swiss Protestant pastor and scholar, published his translation in the late 19th century. The 1910 revision became the reference Bible for French-speaking Protestants for a century and is still widely read and memorised.

L’Éternel est mon berger: je ne manquerai de rien.

Psaume 23.1 · Louis Segond 1910

Read it if you read French and want the Bible quoted in most French churches and books.

Luther 1912 (German)

Martin Luther translated the New Testament in 1522 and the whole Bible by 1534, helping to shape modern German. The 1912 revision preserves his language with updated spelling and is in the public domain.

Read it if you read German and want the classic Luther text.

Reina-Valera 1909 (Spanish)

Casiodoro de Reina published the first complete Spanish Bible in 1569, revised by Cipriano de Valera in 1602. The 1909 revision remains loved across the Spanish-speaking world.

Read it if you read Spanish and want the traditional Reina-Valera text.

Why public domain matters

Modern translations are often protected by copyright, which limits how much of them an app can include. Public-domain translations can be carried in full, read offline and shared freely. In Graciel, every verse is set carefully, with the punctuation of each Bible respected.

You can switch translation at any time in Graciel’s settings, and the widget follows.