diff --git a/app/[locale]/bible/reader.tsx b/app/[locale]/bible/reader.tsx
index f6f3003..1b0e2e5 100644
--- a/app/[locale]/bible/reader.tsx
+++ b/app/[locale]/bible/reader.tsx
@@ -77,7 +77,9 @@ import {
   CloudDownload,
   WifiOff,
   Storage,
-  MoreVert
+  MoreVert,
+  Star,
+  StarBorder
 } from '@mui/icons-material'
 
 interface BibleVerse {
@@ -329,32 +331,65 @@ export default function BibleReaderNew({ initialVersion, initialBook, initialCha
 
   // Fetch versions based on showAllVersions state and locale
   useEffect(() => {
-    setVersionsLoading(true)
-    const url = showAllVersions
-      ? '/api/bible/versions?all=true&limit=200' // Limit to first 200 for performance
-      : `/api/bible/versions?language=${locale}`
+    const loadVersions = async () => {
+      setVersionsLoading(true)
+      const url = showAllVersions
+        ? '/api/bible/versions?all=true&limit=200' // Limit to first 200 for performance
+        : `/api/bible/versions?language=${locale}`
+
+      try {
+        const res = await fetch(url)
+        const data = await res.json()
 
-    fetch(url)
-      .then(res => res.json())
-      .then(data => {
         if (data.success && data.versions) {
           setVersions(data.versions)
+
           // Keep current selection if it exists in new list, otherwise select default/first
           const currentVersionExists = data.versions.some((v: BibleVersion) => v.id === selectedVersion)
           if (!currentVersionExists || !selectedVersion) {
-            const defaultVersion = data.versions.find((v: BibleVersion) => v.isDefault) || data.versions[0]
-            if (defaultVersion) {
-              setSelectedVersion(defaultVersion.id)
+            // Try to load user's favorite version first
+            let versionToSelect = null
+
+            if (user) {
+              const token = localStorage.getItem('authToken')
+              if (token) {
+                try {
+                  const favoriteRes = await fetch('/api/user/favorite-version', {
+                    headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
+                  })
+                  const favoriteData = await favoriteRes.json()
+
+                  if (favoriteData.success && favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion) {
+                    const favoriteVersion = data.versions.find((v: BibleVersion) => v.id === favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion)
+                    if (favoriteVersion) {
+                      versionToSelect = favoriteVersion
+                    }
+                  }
+                } catch (error) {
+                  console.error('Error loading favorite version:', error)
+                }
+              }
+            }
+
+            // Fall back to default version or first version
+            if (!versionToSelect) {
+              versionToSelect = data.versions.find((v: BibleVersion) => v.isDefault) || data.versions[0]
+            }
+
+            if (versionToSelect) {
+              setSelectedVersion(versionToSelect.id)
             }
           }
         }
         setVersionsLoading(false)
-      })
-      .catch(err => {
+      } catch (err) {
         console.error('Error fetching versions:', err)
         setVersionsLoading(false)
-      })
-  }, [locale, showAllVersions, selectedVersion])
+      }
+    }
+
+    loadVersions()
+  }, [locale, showAllVersions, selectedVersion, user])
 
   // Handle URL parameters for bookmark navigation
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -1000,6 +1035,40 @@ export default function BibleReaderNew({ initialVersion, initialBook, initialCha
     }
   }
 
+  const handleSetFavoriteVersion = async () => {
+    if (!user) {
+      router.push(`/${locale}/login?redirect=${encodeURIComponent(`/${locale}/bible?version=${selectedVersion}&book=${selectedBook}&chapter=${selectedChapter}`)}`)
+      return
+    }
+
+    const token = localStorage.getItem('authToken')
+    if (!token) return
+
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('/api/user/favorite-version', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: {
+          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+          'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`
+        },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ versionId: selectedVersion })
+      })
+
+      const data = await response.json()
+      if (data.success) {
+        setCopyFeedback({
+          open: true,
+          message: 'This version has been set as your default'
+        })
+      } else {
+        alert('Failed to set favorite version')
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error setting favorite version:', error)
+      alert('Failed to set favorite version')
+    }
+  }
+
   const getThemeStyles = () => {
     switch (preferences.theme) {
       case 'dark':
@@ -1190,6 +1259,15 @@ export default function BibleReaderNew({ initialVersion, initialBook, initialCha
                 style: { maxHeight: 400 }
               }}
             />
+            <Tooltip title={user ? 'Set as my default version' : 'Login to set default version'}>
+              <IconButton
+                size="small"
+                onClick={handleSetFavoriteVersion}
+                sx={{ color: 'warning.main' }}
+              >
+                <Star />
+              </IconButton>
+            </Tooltip>
             <Tooltip title={showAllVersions ? 'Show language versions only' : 'Show all versions'}>
               <IconButton
                 size="small"
diff --git a/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx b/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
index 3cc8f30..fedf74d 100644
--- a/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
+++ b/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 'use client'
 
-import { useState } from 'react'
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
 import { useTranslations, useLocale } from 'next-intl'
 import { useAuth } from '@/hooks/use-auth'
 import { ProtectedRoute } from '@/components/auth/protected-route'
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ import {
   CardContent,
   Divider,
   Alert,
-  Button
+  Button,
+  CircularProgress
 } from '@mui/material'
 import {
   Settings as SettingsIcon,
@@ -28,7 +29,8 @@ import {
   Language,
   Notifications,
   Security,
-  Save
+  Save,
+  MenuBook
 } from '@mui/icons-material'
 
 export default function SettingsPage() {
@@ -43,6 +45,48 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
     language: locale
   })
   const [message, setMessage] = useState('')
+  const [bibleVersions, setBibleVersions] = useState<any[]>([])
+  const [favoriteBibleVersion, setFavoriteBibleVersion] = useState<string | null>(null)
+  const [loadingVersions, setLoadingVersions] = useState(true)
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const loadBiblePreferences = async () => {
+      try {
+        // Load available versions (no limit to ensure we get all versions including the favorite)
+        const versionsRes = await fetch('/api/bible/versions?all=true')
+        const versionsData = await versionsRes.json()
+        if (versionsData.success) {
+          console.log('[Settings] Loaded versions:', versionsData.versions.length)
+          setBibleVersions(versionsData.versions)
+        }
+
+        // Load user's favorite version
+        const token = localStorage.getItem('authToken')
+        if (token) {
+          const favoriteRes = await fetch('/api/user/favorite-version', {
+            headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
+          })
+          const favoriteData = await favoriteRes.json()
+          console.log('[Settings] Favorite version data:', favoriteData)
+          if (favoriteData.success && favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion) {
+            console.log('[Settings] Setting favorite version:', favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion)
+            console.log('[Settings] Type of favorite version:', typeof favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion)
+            setFavoriteBibleVersion(favoriteData.favoriteBibleVersion)
+          }
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Error loading Bible preferences:', error)
+      } finally {
+        setLoadingVersions(false)
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (user) {
+      loadBiblePreferences()
+    } else {
+      setLoadingVersions(false)
+    }
+  }, [user])
 
   const handleSettingChange = (setting: string, value: any) => {
     setSettings(prev => ({
@@ -51,6 +95,33 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
     }))
   }
 
+  const handleFavoriteVersionChange = async (versionId: string) => {
+    const token = localStorage.getItem('authToken')
+    if (!token) return
+
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('/api/user/favorite-version', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: {
+          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+          'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`
+        },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ versionId })
+      })
+
+      const data = await response.json()
+      if (data.success) {
+        setFavoriteBibleVersion(versionId)
+        setMessage('Favorite Bible version updated successfully')
+      } else {
+        setMessage('Failed to update favorite version')
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error updating favorite version:', error)
+      setMessage('Failed to update favorite version')
+    }
+  }
+
   const handleSave = async () => {
     try {
       // TODO: Implement settings update API
@@ -176,6 +247,69 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
               </Card>
             </Box>
 
+            {/* Bible Preferences */}
+            <Box sx={{ flex: '1 1 100%' }}>
+              <Card variant="outlined">
+                <CardContent>
+                  <Box display="flex" alignItems="center" mb={3}>
+                    <MenuBook sx={{ mr: 1, color: 'primary.main' }} />
+                    <Typography variant="h6">
+                      Bible Preferences
+                    </Typography>
+                  </Box>
+
+                  <Typography variant="body2" color="text.secondary" sx={{ mb: 2 }}>
+                    Select your preferred Bible version. This will be loaded automatically when you open the Bible reader.
+                  </Typography>
+
+                  {loadingVersions ? (
+                    <Box display="flex" justifyContent="center" py={2}>
+                      <CircularProgress size={24} />
+                    </Box>
+                  ) : (
+                    <Box>
+                      <FormControl fullWidth>
+                        <InputLabel>Favorite Bible Version</InputLabel>
+                        <Select
+                          value={favoriteBibleVersion || ''}
+                          label="Favorite Bible Version"
+                          onChange={(e) => handleFavoriteVersionChange(e.target.value)}
+                          renderValue={(selected) => {
+                            if (!selected) {
+                              return <em>None selected</em>
+                            }
+                            console.log('[Settings] renderValue - selected:', selected)
+                            console.log('[Settings] renderValue - bibleVersions:', bibleVersions.length)
+                            const version = bibleVersions.find(v => v.id === selected)
+                            console.log('[Settings] renderValue - found version:', version)
+                            if (version) {
+                              return `${version.name} - ${version.abbreviation} (${version.language.toUpperCase()})`
+                            }
+                            return selected
+                          }}
+                          disabled={bibleVersions.length === 0}
+                        >
+                          <MenuItem value="">
+                            <em>None selected</em>
+                          </MenuItem>
+                          {bibleVersions.map((version) => (
+                            <MenuItem key={version.id} value={version.id}>
+                              {version.name} - {version.abbreviation} ({version.language.toUpperCase()})
+                            </MenuItem>
+                          ))}
+                        </Select>
+                      </FormControl>
+                      {favoriteBibleVersion && (
+                        <Typography variant="caption" color="success.main" sx={{ mt: 1, display: 'block' }}>
+                          ✓ This version will be loaded when you open the Bible reader
+                        </Typography>
+                      )}
+                    </Box>
+                  )}
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+            </Box>
+
             {/* Security Settings */}
             <Box sx={{ flex: '1 1 100%' }}>
               <Card variant="outlined">
diff --git a/app/api/user/favorite-version/route.ts b/app/api/user/favorite-version/route.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f0ac2e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/api/user/favorite-version/route.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
+import { prisma } from '@/lib/db'
+import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken'
+
+export const runtime = 'nodejs'
+
+// Get user's favorite Bible version
+export async function GET(request: Request) {
+  try {
+    const authHeader = request.headers.get('authorization')
+    if (!authHeader?.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ success: false, error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 })
+    }
+
+    const token = authHeader.substring(7)
+    const decoded = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET!) as { userId: string }
+
+    const user = await prisma.user.findUnique({
+      where: { id: decoded.userId },
+      select: { favoriteBibleVersion: true }
+    })
+
+    if (!user) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ success: false, error: 'User not found' }, { status: 404 })
+    }
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      success: true,
+      favoriteBibleVersion: user.favoriteBibleVersion
+    })
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error getting favorite version:', error)
+    return NextResponse.json(
+      { success: false, error: 'Failed to get favorite version' },
+      { status: 500 }
+    )
+  }
+}
+
+// Set user's favorite Bible version
+export async function POST(request: Request) {
+  try {
+    const authHeader = request.headers.get('authorization')
+    if (!authHeader?.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ success: false, error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 })
+    }
+
+    const token = authHeader.substring(7)
+    const decoded = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET!) as { userId: string }
+
+    const body = await request.json()
+    const { versionId } = body
+
+    if (!versionId) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ success: false, error: 'Version ID is required' }, { status: 400 })
+    }
+
+    // Verify that the version exists
+    const version = await prisma.bibleVersion.findUnique({
+      where: { id: versionId }
+    })
+
+    if (!version) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ success: false, error: 'Bible version not found' }, { status: 404 })
+    }
+
+    // Update user's favorite version
+    await prisma.user.update({
+      where: { id: decoded.userId },
+      data: { favoriteBibleVersion: versionId }
+    })
+
+    return NextResponse.json({
+      success: true,
+      message: 'Favorite Bible version updated',
+      favoriteBibleVersion: versionId
+    })
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error setting favorite version:', error)
+    return NextResponse.json(
+      { success: false, error: 'Failed to set favorite version' },
+      { status: 500 }
+    )
+  }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/prisma/schema.prisma b/prisma/schema.prisma
index 5acd01c..1a4ec24 100644
--- a/prisma/schema.prisma
+++ b/prisma/schema.prisma
@@ -8,16 +8,17 @@ datasource db {
 }
 
 model User {
-  id              String    @id @default(uuid())
-  email           String    @unique
-  passwordHash    String
-  name            String?
-  role            String    @default("user") // "user", "admin", "moderator"
-  theme           String    @default("light")
-  fontSize        String    @default("medium")
-  createdAt       DateTime  @default(now())
-  updatedAt       DateTime  @updatedAt
-  lastLoginAt     DateTime?
+  id                    String    @id @default(uuid())
+  email                 String    @unique
+  passwordHash          String
+  name                  String?
+  role                  String    @default("user") // "user", "admin", "moderator"
+  theme                 String    @default("light")
+  fontSize              String    @default("medium")
+  favoriteBibleVersion  String?   // User's preferred Bible version ID
+  createdAt             DateTime  @default(now())
+  updatedAt             DateTime  @updatedAt
+  lastLoginAt           DateTime?
 
   sessions        Session[]
   bookmarks       Bookmark[]