Joseph Smith Translation of The Bible - Translation

Famous quotes containing the word translation:

“Any translation which intends to perform a transmitting function cannot transmit anything but information—hence, something inessential. This is the hallmark of bad translations.”
—Walter Benjamin (1892–1940)

“...it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.”
—Bible: New Testament, 1 Corinthians 7:9.

King James translation reads, “It is better to marry than to burn.”

“Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”
—Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 27:6.

KJ translation reads: Faithful are the wounds of a friend.