Rating: 
Summary: A Literal Translation from The Traditional Text
Review: This review refers to the LITV 4th Edition of 2001. It is available in hardback or leather, I have both. Some of the other reviews seem to be referring to the Interliner Bible which contains the Literal Version as a side column of the interlinear. Jay Green's Interlinear Bible is also very helpful as it shows the literal English meaning of each Greek or Hebrew word, along with the side column English (LITV and sometimes KJV/AV depending on edition).
This is the version that I use as a companion in my daily reading of the Authorized Version (see my review of the Cambridge Presentation Edition of the Authorized Version). It is also my normal choice for reference when reading books on Biblical and Theological topics. I also have a copy on my Pocket PC available from OliveTree for free. I have both LITV and AV/KJV on my Pocket PC along with a helpful BibleReader program (free). I believe this also exist in Palm format for free.
The print size is excellent for reading and is pleasing to the eye. All words added for understanding are italicized as in the AV/KJV. The aids are: helpful beginning of chapter outlines, top of page description of notable page content, along with New Testament cross references to quotes from the Old Testament.
I have not found true the "wooden" arguments of the detractors of a literal or word for word translation. Though at times the readings may not be "normal" English, it seems however that understanding is enhanced. The following is an addition or correction to my earlier review of September 2002:
I wrote this initial review some time ago, however, I have found that it is becoming increasingly rare that I consult the LITV. The AV/KJV and earlier versions with the use of original language helps have been sufficient in my daily reading of both the Bible and other books. In addition, the harsh language contained in the introductory pages have made it difficult for me to give this version or recommend this version to others; even if the actual translation is often helpful to understanding.
Rating: 
Summary: The Best English Translation
Review: What a blessing to have Jay P. Green's Literal Translation of the Bible (LIT). Mr. Green has dedicated his life to translating the Scriptures accurately. This latest edition is a refinement of the LIT that began as a side column of his excellant Hebrew/Greek Interlinear. As my studies grow deeper, I want to know what GOD says, not what man interprets Him saying, as dynamic equivalent versions do. Also importantly, Mr. Green uses the Received Text of the New Testament. When less informed, I thought the NASB was the last Bible I would need, until I learned of the incomplete Critical Texts. How disappointed I was finding out that other "literal translations" used corrupt NT texts and were not as literal as the Literal Translation Bible. To the best of my knowledge, the only Bibles translated from the Received Texts besides the KJV are Young's, NKJV, Jay Green's Modern KJV (an excellant KJ update) and the LIT, which is the most accurate and readable of these translations. So, I thank the LORD for blessing us with His servant, Jay P. Green. I truly think this will be the last English translation of the Scriptures I will need.
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