complete verse (Isaiah 2:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 2:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, please, do not entrust yourselves to a mere person,
    because that one who is of no value dies.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Don’t put your confidence in humans who have only a fistful of breath.
    Then what’s that worth?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -trust in man that will only die. What can- he really -help?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “their nice robes and capes and cloaks and purses,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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