Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The BSB is a modern English translation in the public domain since April 30, 2023. It reads naturally and stays close to the original wording, and it is free for anyone to read, print or share.
How it reads
Psalm 23:1–3
BSB
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
KJV
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Romans 8:28
BSB
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
KJV
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Matthew 11:28–30
BSB
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
KJV
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Steady uses the BSB as its default translation, unaltered. Source: berean.bible.
Questions
What is the Berean Standard Bible?
A modern English translation of the whole Bible, first published as the Berean Study Bible. Its text was released into the public domain on April 30, 2023, so anyone may copy, print or build on it.
Is the Berean Standard Bible a good translation?
It aims to be accurate and readable at the same time, staying close to the original wording in plain modern English. Like any translation, it is worth comparing with others for close study.
Where can I read the BSB for free?
It is free everywhere because it is public domain. The Steady app includes it offline, and the verses on this site are BSB.
Why does the BSB leave out some verses?
It follows the oldest manuscripts, so a few verses found in the KJV, such as Matthew 17:21, appear only in footnotes. The BSB text here has 31,086 verses; the KJV has 31,102.