Copyright & Attribution

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The Bible Pal uses only public domain Bible translations. We do not reproduce copyrighted Scripture text. Every translation available on this site is either in the public domain or has been released for free public use without restriction.

Bible Translations Used

King James Version (KJV)

Also known as: The Authorized Version (AV)
Originally published: 1611, revised 1769
Copyright status: Public Domain (in the United States and most countries)
Notes: The KJV is the most widely used public domain English Bible translation. The 1769 Blayney revision, which is the standard text used today, is in the public domain. Crown copyright applies in the United Kingdom, but does not restrict use in the United States.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Originally published: 1901
Copyright status: Public Domain
Notes: The ASV was published in 1901 as an American revision of the Revised Version. Its copyright has expired and it is now fully in the public domain worldwide. It is known for its high degree of literal accuracy to the original Hebrew and Greek texts.

World English Bible (WEB)

Project begun: 1997, ongoing
Copyright status: Public Domain (dedicated by the translator)
Publisher: Rainbow Missions, Inc.
Notes: The World English Bible is a modern English translation intentionally placed in the public domain by its translators. It is based on the American Standard Version of 1901, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensis Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. More information at worldenglishbible.org.

AI-Generated Bible Text

Some Bible chapter text on this site is generated by the Anthropic Claude AI, which has been trained on public domain Bible texts including the KJV, ASV, and WEB. AI-generated verse text is provided as a convenience for spiritual reading. For critical study, sermon preparation, or ministry use, always verify text against a published edition of these translations.

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