English King James I commissioned new English Bible translation, published 1611 after work by 47 scholars beginning 1607. King James Bible revised Tyndale's work and later English translations, creating authoritative English biblical text. Translation used sophisticated Early Modern English becoming standard literary English for centuries. King James Bible established biblical English idioms, vocabulary, and poetic rhythm influencing English literature. This translation occurred during English Renaissance, becoming most influential English book ever published.

King James Bible became primary source for English biblical poetry, religious verse, and literary idioms for 400 years. Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Whitman, and countless poets drew from King James Bible language and imagery. The translation's poetic rhythm influenced English verse structure, hymn writing, and literary prose. King James Bible vocabulary and idioms entered English language itself, making it fundamental to English literary identity and ongoing influence on American and British poetry.