The most literal English translation that is yet still readable English is the New American Standard Bible. ESV is very good, too, but at some times is more "li

The most literal English translation that is yet still readable English is the New American Standard Bible. ESV is very good, too, but at some times is more "literary" than literal. If you want more literal, you might try the American Standard Version, which never gained much traction but it's a good formal, if older, translation.