As far as translations go, I like the approach of the NASB (ignoring the textual criticism debate). It strives to convey the original meaning as closely as possible. I think this approach is being abandoned in the name of easy reading, and I think that is the approach taken by the Psalter revision committee. Unfortunately, you can’t remove the culture from the Bible. Maybe people will snicker when they read, “I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.” But, like it or not, that’s what David said, and it is both anachronistic and very applicable for the times simultaneously. Maybe the same can be said about “Kiss the Son”. There is a richness to that that is missed in mere honor.

Another issue I take is with translating YHWH “LORD”. Here we take the example of the Jews who held “the name” in such high regard that they refused to speak it and instead replaced it with “Adonai”. I have heard over and over in sermons how this was a horrible mistake, and yet, this is the prime marching order of our Psalter. In it, we mis-translate God’s covenant name – that magnificently reflects His being, eternality and transcendence with a word that simply means master. Is all this because our wise scholars can’t agree on whether we should use the traditional “Jehovah” or the more modern and seemingly accurate “Yahweh”.

Charles, basically what I said above was the “Admin” account is being run by Josh (me), as part of my job duties here at the E&P board. If you see a post by “Admin” you can assume it is me. Thanks!

Still, I will give you points for humorous cheek.