complete verse (2 Samuel 9:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 9:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Mephibosheth bowed and said, ‘Who I am I? But I look just like a dog! Why do you show me much goodness like that?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Bowing down again to show honor Mephibosheth said, "Who am I, a dead dog, that you should be concerned [for me]?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Mefiboshet knelt-down and said, ‘Who really am I that you will-treat (me) like this? I am just like a dead dog.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Mephibosheth bowed in front of David again and said, ‘Sir, I am as worthless as a dead dog; I do not deserve that you be kind to me!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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