It was based on the text of the King James Version. Its preface states: “We are not insensible to the justly lauded beauty and vigor of the style of the Authorized [King James] Version. ”
Selle eessõnas öeldakse: „Me pole jätnud arvestamata„ Authorized [ehk King James] Versioni ” kauni ja jõulise stiiliga, mida on õigustatult kiidetud. ”