A few translations here: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/dhp/index.html
I found Easwaren's translation to be pretty good too: https://www.amazon.com/Dhammapada-Classics-Indian-Spirituality/dp/1586380206
I agree with Taoism, having read and enjoyed the Tao Te Ching, but I've heard that Taoism places some value in gaining physical immortality--of which some good things have been produced regardless. Which Kukai also talks about. What do you think of that?
I've been to a Reform Judaism synagogue twice. It was a lively place and the people were nice. But I've been warned if I were to convert, I will still always be goyim to Jews. Ever read this book?