Here, available for Palm Reader, is the New International Version (NIV) Bible -- the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. The NIV also has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

The NIV is a highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English. The translation strikes a balance between a word-for-word and thought-for-thought philosophy, for the best representation of the intent of the original languages in today's language. The translators' mission was to "produce an accurate translation, suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing, and liturgical use."