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Language; June 24, 2024


Psalm 9:13 Lord, see how my enemies persecute me!    Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death. Nuances of translation are interesting. The NIV and the Japanese both speak of “mercy” here, but the ESV, which is the English in … Continue reading

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October 1, 2012


Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Languages are interesting in their nuances. Where the English says “trust,” the Japanese expression is more like “depend on.” … Continue reading

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