I was planning to buy an NIV, but I don't know now. I usually study from
my KJV and NASB. The KJV is my favourite. I do enjoy the language, the
poetic devices, and other aspects of writing and style. But I really enjoy the
NASB because it is a great translation of the KJV and the ASV. It also has
a massive concordance ( much better than the KJV's ), and it has some very colorful and detailed maps from the time of the patriarchs to Paul's
missions to the churches of Asia Minor.
Thank you for your input.
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you all richly.