NKJV, the bible one typically finds in the USA, was edited and published in 1979 and is most certainly under copyright as a whole. In general, translations or a

NKJV, the bible one typically finds in the USA, was edited and published in 1979 and is most certainly under copyright as a whole. In general, translations or adaptations of a work are under their own separate copyright. Your overarching point that some things have false (or partially false) notice on them is accurate -- however the point that copyright law is subtle and often unclear in its details is equally valid.