I perfer the New American Bible translation, myself. The language is more contemporary but it has a nice KJV poetic flow. The original New King James removes some of the obtuse language though the later edition of NKJV goes back to the "Thees & Thous" schpeil.
The KJV/NKJV is a lovely piece of Middle-Early Modern English literature but to get all "KING JAMES ONLY" is so retarded! It's also, believe it or not, not the best translation as to being in line with the original Koine Greek/Hebrew ancient texts. Fundies love it because it confirms their prejudices. Modern translations word things in more "Religious Moderate" way, many even using "Men & Women" & "People/Persons" instead of "MEN". Also, the "RIGHTEOUS WRATH & FURY OF ALMIGHTY GAAAAWWWWDDD" is really more pronounced in "YE OLDE KING JAMES ENGLISHE!". Really! Read the passages where "God's" being a fascist goatfuck Demiurge in King James then read the same passage in a modern translation. The KJV reeks of sulphuric compounds! On the other hand, the nicer passages in KJV English are very soothing & beautiful. Frankly, the NT is the old part of the Bible I can get through. No offense to the Jewish people but NT God seems a lot saner & Jesus was one cool dude!
Though I consider myself Wiccan, I respect Christianity...provided that IT'S actually followed! True Christianity, as Jesus taught, could've changed the world for the better & brought peace to all humanity, all cultures & creeds...with it's message of humility, kindness, peace, charity, compassion, unconditional love, forgiveness, self-control, tolerance & social justice....but the established church ruined it & it became a force of pure horror!