complete verse (Numbers 24:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 24:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “Israel is like a lion that has lain down to sleep.
    very fierce, who can arouse (it)?
    Every person who blesses Israel is blessed,
    and every person who curses Israel is cursed.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They are crouching like a lion,
    like a lioness, is anyone able to rouse them?
    Blessing will fall on those who give blessings,
    curses will fall on those who give curses."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They are like lions that if (they are) now asleep no one dare to wake-up them.
    Will-be-blessed the ones who bless them and will-be-cursed the ones who curse them.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The Israelis are like lions that crouch and lie down, ready to pounce on their prey.
    They are like lionesses that are resting, but ready to attack;
    no one would dare to arouse them!
    God will bless everyone who blesses you Israelis,
    and he will curse everyone who curses you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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