Nvi bible

Once upon a time, in days of old, A translation of the Bible was told. The NIV it was called, so grand, In contemporary English it did stand. Published by Biblica, with great care, In 1978, it was released to share. A minor revision in '84 was made, And a major one in 2011, it did cascade. The NIV relied on texts so fine, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, divine. Critical editions were used with glee, To ensure accuracy for all to see. Biblica claims it's the best of all, Combining accuracy and readability, standing tall. Over 450 million copies have been spread, Making it the best-selling translation, it is said. So let us read the NIV with delight, In its pages, we'll find wisdom so bright. For the Bible in English, it's a treasure, Bringing God's word to us with pleasure. Random page: Wyatt, Sarah