Category Archives: Christian

June 20, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:21, 24 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.[ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. The NIV says “pleasant words” in both these verses, but the … Continue reading →

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New Translated Music Blog

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

I’ve just started a new blog of Christian music I’ve translated from Japanese to English. Pastoring a bilingual church here in Japan, I’ve translated a few hundred in one direction or the other. I’ll be starting another one in Japanese … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Many times we make plans and then ask the Lord for His stamp of approval, but I don’t think that’s what this verse is talking about. … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Bible has many verses that connect wisdom with fearing the Lord, but this one implies a process. The Japanese renders the first half … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. This is essentially a statement about hypocrisy. An evil person can go through all the right external motions and still not be … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. This verse has been true from time immemorial, and certainly for the 3000 years since it was written. However, through the ages people have tried to … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. This is a well-known verse, but I don’t recall noticing before that the Japanese says “straight” where the English says … Continue reading →

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June 14, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him. “Upright” and “devious” are accurate enough translations, but the contrast is a little clearer in the more literal Japanese translation: “He who … Continue reading →

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June 13, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Talk about something that has been discarded from society! This verse has been paraphrased as, “He who spares the rod … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. It should go without saying, but sin is destructive. It should go without saying, but so often we don’t want to believe it. We can recognize self-destructive … Continue reading →

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