I prefer the NASB (New American Standard Bible) and also enjoy the Amplified translation at times, but have all but stopped using the NIV. The Student Study NASB Bible has been excellent and reliable for many years, with excellent notes, insights, and commentary, since it was first introduced to me during undergrad at a Christian university in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas. I recently purchased my second copy since that original one decades ago, replaced only because they eventually fell apart. I have read this Bible more than one time from cover-to-cover, and generally continuously read it.