Likely it was the King James version that I read primarily growing up; I no longer recall, but I have read others. Some passages shine with beauty and truth.
But for the most part, I do not care for bibles in general, nor the religious dogma perpetuated by them. I am not religious.
I find bibles interesting for the stories they tell about our history, but as with anything, I take the knowledge from them with a grain of salt.
My beliefs are not in line with traditional religion, therefore I borrow what I find truthful from many faiths and discard what is not applicable.
Astrology is a practice that is frowned upon, and as I have worked with it for many years, I am not prepared to sacrifice it just to become worthy in a church once again.
I believe it is more important to be kind to our fellow beings, human or otherwise, than it is to try to live our lives by a set of archaic rules laid down by those who seek power and wish to control the masses by ignorance and fear.
Truth is flexible, based on one's perception and perspective. It can be found in many places. My truth is not yours, nor is yours mine. We can only become more than what we are by taking in what is relevant to us and working with that. The bible does not contain what I seek.