complete verse (1 Samuel 24:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 24:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “Who really can leave his enemy when he has been placed in his hands (brought under his control)? God bless you because you have had mercy on me today.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Would any man meet an enemy, and let him go without doing anything to him? So may the LORD give you a great reward in return for what you have done for me today.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Others on-the-other-hand when they see their enemy, they do- not -allow him to-flee. May-it-be that the LORD will-reward you/will-pay- you -back for the goodness which you (sing.) have-shown to me today.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Who else would/No one else would find his enemy and allow his enemy to escape when he could kill him instead. I hope/desire that Yahweh will reward you for being kindly to me today.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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