complete verse (Isaiah 38:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 38:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “The people who are alive praise you
    like when I trust you today.
    The elders say to their children
    that (people) should trust in you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Only the living and those who are alive will praise you,
    just as I am doing today.
    A father to his own son
    will describe your faithfulness.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The living-ones are the only ones who can-praise you (sing.) as what I am doing now. Each generation will-tell to the next generation of your (sing.) faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Only people who are still alive, like I am, can praise you.
    Fathers tell their children how you are faithful,
    and if I remain alive, I will do the same thing.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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