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Peter continues his speech to the believers that he began in [Acts 1:15 ](./15.md ).
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## For it is written in the book of Psalms ##
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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.
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## the book of Psalms ##
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This can be translated as "the book of Hymns" or "the book of Songs." This book is part of the Scriptures.
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## 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 ##
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The land is unclean (taboo) or is unfit to live on.
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## let someone else take his position of leadership ##
"may he be replaced in his leadership position"
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