Rev -
So, do you prefer the KJV? Let's cut to the chase. Usually the ones I hear talk negatively about the NIV are those that state that the KJV is the best translation going.
Let me just say, as a christian, I find the arguements over which translation is better (niv or kjv) is a mute point. When you grow up reading the NWT, ANY translation, including the Living Bible is a better version. The light of God shines thru all the three translations you mentioned in your post.
By the way, one of the people who helped in the translation of the NIV is a professor at our local bible college. The college church is a Christian Missionary Alliance church. There have been all sorts of rumors about the translators, including her. Those that are so pro KJV have even accused her of being a loose woman. Some think that by discrediting the translators by telling untruths strengthens their arguements. If I had my way, I would have a bunch of athiests translating a bible. That way no exegenesis would be involved in translation.
ofcmad
"Noah was a drunk and look what he accomplished." The Metatron/ Dogma