Are you looking for a program or website? What OS? There are so many out there I'm not sure where to start.

Is there a particular type of translation you are looking for? Easy to read? Essentially literal (ends up being harder to read)?

Matt Farina
Geeks and God Co-Host
www.innovatingtomorrow.net
www.mattfarina.com

I need a desktop application for both my Linux(Ubuntu) and Windows Xp machines. The NIV and KJV would do just fine (together that is). It would be nice if it were something I can translate too. You see I'm Ethiopia and we use Amharic here. Sorry for the shopping-list style request. Thanks for your help Matt.

"...whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."

Here are a couple options...

e-sword for windows: http://www.e-sword.net/

sword project widows and linux: http://www.crosswire.org/sword/index.jsp

In place of the NIV in these you may want to try the ESV. Some translations like the NIV require you to pay so you won't find them for free.

Matt Farina
Geeks and God Co-Host
www.innovatingtomorrow.net
www.mattfarina.com

co-sign for ESV ;)

gnomesword2 and bibletime are both in the Ubuntu repos.

I haven't tried this one, but it looks interesting
http://www.freebiblesoftware.com/

I have downloaded this one, but I haven't used it much
http://www.bible-explorer.com/

I use this one on my USB stick, it's small, but very useful
http://www.biblelink.us/en/suiteinfo/u3_basic.html

And, of course.... as mentioned above, eSword is great. It has features that even my big $$ bible software doesn't have.

As an aside, if you've purchased bible study software, what kind do you have? What do you like/dislike about it? I use Biblesoft PC Study Bible which I've had for several years. Over the years I've upgraded and purchased various plug-ins so it's pretty complete. Generally, I like it, though with every "improvement" the interface seems to get more confusing. Or I'm getting to old to learn new stuff... :P

I use Accordance on the computer mainly. It has alot to offer. There are many Bibles available for it, when I first bought it I got a NIV package and also a Spanish CD. I've added on to it since then. The program has a good interface, has many capabilities for either personal study or if you want to do advanced study. Resources are linked to the Bible text and another advantage is that one can easily create one's own tools. The company also provides excellent customer support. If you check their forums they have people replying to peoples questions and comments.

I also have MacSword, part of 'the Sword Project', on my computer. I find it has a nice interface for just reading the Bible. I think it is a good choice if a person doesn't have much money to spend on a program.

There are a ton of free online bible study tools too.

http://www.biblestudytools.net/
http://www.biblegateway.com/
http://www.bible.com/
http://www.studylight.org/

And if you want to download or listen to Scripture

http://www.audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html
http://www.audiotreasure.com/

Try BPBible. PortableApps.com has a portable version that can run from a flash drive. http://portableapps.com/apps/education/bpbible_por...

Try BPBible. PortableApps.com has a portable version that can run from a flash drive. http://portableapps.com/apps/e...

Great idea, this is a great way for me to travel light.
Thanks.