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You anons should also check out the ESV and NKJV translations. They are more word-for-word translations than the NIV, but still very readible. You can compare the different translations side by side on Bible Gateway.
Also highly recommend getting a good study Bible to help you better understand what you are reading. Crossway puts out a ESV study Bible that is excellent. Every single verse explained in detail, cross references, illustrations, maps, timelines, tons of supplementary articles on various subjects, Bible reading plans, all kinds of stuff, it's great.