<DIV>At the 1604 Hampton Court Conference, James 1, the first king of both England and Scotland, was persuaded that a new Bible translation was needed and ordered work to begin. Little did he know that this new Bible's influence would be felt around.<br><BR>Today, the King James Version is viewed as a cornerstone of the church, Western culture, and the development of the English language.<br><BR>To celebrate the KJV's 400th anniversary and the tenth anniversary of The Message, this parallel Bible presents the book of Proverbs in both versions.<BR><BR>Read the verses both ways to appreciate the language of James 1's court and the contemporary speech of today.</div>