The short answer
Choose a reputable edition whose language you understand, then read a short chapter in it. If the wording feels difficult, compare the same passage in another edition. The best starting choice is one you can read attentively and return to; no single translation answers every question.
Why do Bible editions use different words?
Translations make choices about how closely to follow ancient sentence structure, how to express idioms, and what kind of modern language to use. Some editions also have different book lists or verse numbering traditions. A familiar phrase in one edition may sound different in another without pointing to a different story.
That is why searching an exact phrase works best in the edition where you first heard it. When you compare two versions, read a paragraph rather than focusing on one swapped word.
A simple way to choose
Read Mark 1 or Psalm 23 in two editions. Ask which one you can follow without stopping at every sentence. Then keep one edition as your regular reading copy for a few weeks. Use a second edition when a passage is unclear, and seek knowledgeable help for questions that remain.
Versomi includes multiple English editions, along with editions in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Its app language and Bible edition are separate choices. Each edition keeps its publisher wording; the Scripture is not machine translated by the app.
What should I check before switching editions?
Look at the edition name, its book list, and any publisher notes. Versomi shows license and credit details under “About this Bible.” Some editions include additional books, and numbering can differ in places such as the Psalms.
Your saved verses in Versomi are associated with their edition and reference. If a saved line looks different after you switch, check which edition you used originally before assuming the text changed.