What is the Berean Standard Bible?

The BSB is a modern English translation completed in 2020. It was translated from the original Hebrew and Greek and aims to be both accurate and easy to read. The name comes from the Bereans in Acts 17:11, who tested everything against Scripture.

Is the BSB really free to use?

Yes. The text was dedicated to the public domain in 2023, so you can quote, print, and share it without asking permission.

How does the BSB compare to the KJV?

The BSB says the same things in modern English. It skips the older pronouns and vocabulary, so most people find it easier to read on the first pass. Many readers enjoy drawing a verse here and then comparing the wording with an older translation.

Random BSB Bible Verse

Draw a random verse from the Berean Standard Bible, 31,086 verses in all.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28BSB

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Drawing from 31,086 verses

The Berean Standard Bible is one of the newest complete Bibles in English. The translation was finished in 2020 after years of work by a team of scholars, and in 2023 the text was dedicated to the public domain, which means anyone can use it freely.

The name comes from the Bereans in Acts 17:11, who were praised for checking everything they heard against Scripture. The project behind the BSB also produced interlinear and literal editions, so the standard text rests on a transparent chain back to the original Hebrew and Greek.

That public domain dedication matters more than it might sound. Most modern translations limit how much you can quote. The BSB has no such limits, so every verse the tool above hands you is yours to copy, post, or print.

Why draw a random verse in the BSB

If older translations feel like a foreign language, the BSB is a friendly place to land. A random verse arrives in plain sentences you can understand on the first pass, with no adjustment period.

That makes it a natural fit for sharing. A verse like Zephaniah 3:17 or Lamentations 3:22 can go straight into a text message or a social post without anyone needing a glossary.

It also suits daily habits. Plenty of readers pull one verse each morning as a small anchor for the day, and the BSB's clarity keeps that habit light instead of turning it into homework.

Newcomers to the Bible often do best here, since nothing about the language gets in the way.

Reading notes

The BSB uses standard modern vocabulary, so there are no archaic words to decode. Names and places follow familiar spellings.

It reads well out loud too, which makes it a good pick for family devotions or reading with kids.

Because it is a fresh translation rather than a revision of an older one, some verses will read a little differently from the version you memorized as a kid. That is normal, and comparing wordings is often where the meaning opens up.

If a random verse catches your attention, read the whole paragraph around it. Verses like Romans 12:2 or James 1:5 belong to larger passages, and two extra minutes of context usually pays off.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Berean Standard Bible?: The BSB is a modern English translation completed in 2020. It was translated from the original Hebrew and Greek and aims to be both accurate and easy to read. The name comes from the Bereans in Acts 17:11, who tested everything against Scripture.
Is the BSB really free to use?: Yes. The text was dedicated to the public domain in 2023, so you can quote, print, and share it without asking permission.
How does the BSB compare to the KJV?: The BSB says the same things in modern English. It skips the older pronouns and vocabulary, so most people find it easier to read on the first pass. Many readers enjoy drawing a verse here and then comparing the wording with an older translation.