Book Title Reformat

It should be translation dependent. Some translations count the title as the first verse. Other translations treat it as a heading rather than a verse.

No, its not a bug - its a difference in how various translations handle things. It would only be a bug if it didn't reflect the translation.

A picture of a paper version tells me nothing about the Logos electronic versions …

at least some KJV use the term "title" and treat it as a referenced text - see red boxes.

As an example of translations differing - here is one that thinks title while the other thinks verse 1.

The 'One verse per line' toggle is what changes this. 

No, the only thing that changes it within a given translation is the presence or absence of a title. Not all Psalms have them.

Is it supposed to say "title" on the passage list too?

Yes, that is the correct reference. It is required of an accurate reference.

No, it is NOT a BUG - it correctly reflects the referencing scheme for that Bible; a difference that many have run into in small groups where the choice of Bible translations varies. But I have done all I can to help you see that. Perhaps, someone else can find the wording that will click for you.

You are declaring it's not a bug by telling me how the internal process works.

No, I am declaring that it is not a bug because it is the standard way of referencing orally and in written works.

So I ask Perplexity: Some psalms have introductory lines that are called "title" or "verse 0" or "verse 1" depending upon the translation tradition. How did these differences arise?

The differences in how psalm introductions are labeled arose from varying translation traditions and manuscript practices:

1. Some ancient manuscripts, like the Greek Codex Sinaiticus, used rubrication (red ink) to highlight the psalm headings, distinguishing them from the main text.
2. Different traditions developed regarding whether to include the headings in the versification system:
   • Some traditions count longer psalm headings as verse 1.
   • Other traditions consider headings as "verse 0" or separate from the numbered verses6.
   • Modern translations often visually distinguish headings from the main text using italics, capital letters, or smaller fonts3.
3. The Septuagint (Greek translation) versification counts longer psalm headings as verse 1, while modern versification typically counts headings as verse 0.
4. Some translations have treated these introductions differently:
   • The 1976 Today's English Version moved them to footnotes.
   • The 1970 New English Bible removed them entirely.
   • The 1989 Revised English Bible reintroduced them.
5. Scholarly debates about the age and authenticity of the Hebrew titles have influenced how they are presented in different translations.

These varying approaches reflect the complex reception history of the psalm headings, which have been viewed as both integral to the text and as later editorial additions. The differences in labeling arise from attempts to balance fidelity to ancient manuscript traditions with modern conventions of biblical formatting and interpretation.

Or the smart all search asked Why do some psalms have title or verse 0 or verse 1 all referring to the same text? replies:

In the Psalms, there are variations in how the initial text is labeled, which can be referred to as the title, verse 0, or verse 1, depending on the translation or tradition. The Hebrew Bible typically includes psalm titles as part of verse 1 (or occasionally verses 1 and 2), while many English translations separate these titles from the main text[1][2]. Some commentaries, to align with English versions like the ESV, cite these superscriptions as "verse 0"[1]. This difference in numbering can result in a one-verse discrepancy between Hebrew and English texts for psalms with titles[2]. For instance, what is labeled as Psalm 3:2 in Hebrew would be Psalm 3:1 in most English versions[2]. These superscriptions often contain information about authorship, musical directions, or historical context[3][4].

[1] Ian J. Vaillancourt, Treasuring the Psalms: How to Read the Songs That Shape the Soul of the Church (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press, 2023), ix.
[2] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, 2nd ed., vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2004), 42–43.
[3] W. Dennis Tucker Jr., “Psalms 107–150,” in Psalms, ed. Terry Muck, vol. 2, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2018), 916.
[4] Gerald H. Wilson, Psalms, vol. 1, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002), 849.

Or I ask Perplexity how to reference psalm superscriptions

It replies:

To reference psalm superscriptions, follow these guidelines:

1. Use the appropriate terminology:
   • "Superscription" is the most common term12.
   • Some translations refer to them as "titles" or "headings"4.
2. Cite the superscription as part of the psalm:
   • Include it as "verse 0" or before verse 13.
   • Some translations number longer superscriptions as verse 11.
3. Format the reference:
   • In academic writing, include the superscription when quoting or citing a psalm4.
   • For example: "Psalm 51:0-1" or "Psalm 51, superscription and verse 1".
4. Be aware of translation differences:
   • Some modern translations use italics, capital letters, or smaller fonts for superscriptions1.
   • Others may place them in footnotes or omit them entirely1.
5. Consider the original language:
   • In Hebrew texts, superscriptions are typically unnumbered6.
   • The Septuagint (LXX) often includes additional information in superscriptions15.
6. Acknowledge their significance:
   • Treat superscriptions as part of the inspired text when studying or teaching the Psalms27.
   • Use them to provide context for the psalm's authorship, historical setting, or musical instructions23.

By following these guidelines, you can accurately reference and incorporate psalm superscriptions in your study or teaching of the Psalms.

But this process results in the word "title" appearing when that is obviously undesired, making it a bug.

Only if all verse numbers are also considered bugs. It is exactly the same thing - the identifier for that Bible's reference system.

Perplexity is one of the chatbots currently available - one that consistently tests high on accuracy. Perplexity is the link.

So no KJV should have "title" on it anywhere.

There are at least 8 companies publishing the KJV in the US currently. They are not identical. For your printed Bible to be relevant it must be the same edition from the same publisher as the Logos electronic version.

Initially I used Gemini rather than ChatGPT complete with a 1 month subscription as I quickly found the additional functionality wasn't necessary. But I quickly moved to Perplexity which has a low rate of hallucinations - the most important measure for me.