complete verse (Amos 9:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 9:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “And/or if their enemies took/caught (them) and went with them to another country, I would cause (them) to be killed in that place. I shall keep my eye on (them) well so that I can destroy them and not save (them).’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Even if enemies capture them and take them away into exile,
    I will command that they be killed.
    "I am determined to bring disaster upon them
    and not to help them."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Even if their enemies will-take- them -captives, I will- still -cause- them -to-be-killed. For I am very determined to destroy them and not to help-(them).’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “If their enemies capture them and force them to go to other countries,
    I will command that they be killed there with swords.
    I am determined to get rid of them, not to help them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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