KJV Bible TTS Integration

Project Title: Phase 3 – Text-to-Speech Layer for King James Bible Search Engine

Project Overview

This is Phase 3 of a planned 5-phase system.

The existing system already:

* accepts natural-language queries
* retrieves relevant King James Bible verses from a PostgreSQL database
* returns results based on scripture only (no AI-generated answers)

The purpose of this phase is to add a text-to-speech (TTS) layer so that the returned Bible verses can be read aloud.

Scope

* Use the verses returned from the existing system
* Convert the verse text into audio using a TTS API
* Ensure the spoken output is clear, natural, and easy to listen to

Requirements

* Must read all returned verses in sequence
* Must maintain correct Biblical order (Genesis → Revelation)
* Must use a clean reading format, for example: “John 3:16 – [verse text]”
* Must use a high-quality natural-sounding voice (not robotic)
* Implementation must remain simple and backend-focused (no UI required)

Important

* No new GPT logic is required in this phase
* No frontend or app development is required
* Focus only on converting the existing verse results into speech

Deliverables

* Updated Python script(s)
* TTS integration
* Clear instructions on how to run locally
* Example command showing how to trigger read-aloud

Optional / Nice to Have

* Option to read verses one-by-one or all together
* Option to save audio to a file (for example .mp3)

Please provide

* The TTS approach you plan to use