## translationWords

* [[en:tw:desert]]
* [[en:tw:written]]

## translationNotes

* Peter continues his speech to the believers that he began in [[:en:bible:notes:act:01:15]].
* **For it is written in the book of Psalms** - Based on the situation with Judas that he just recounted, Peter is recalling a passage in the book of Psalms that he believes relates to the current situation.
* **the book of Psalms** - This can be translated as "the book of Hymns" or "the book of Songs." This book is part of the scriptures.
* **Let his field be made desolate** - A property falling apart and overgrown suggests the owner is dead.
* **And do not let even one person live there** - the land is unclean (taboo) or is unfit to live on.
* **let someone else take his position of leadership** - "may he be replaced in his leadership position"