complete verse (Leviticus 19:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 19:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not take anything by force or steal from your neighbor. Do not go away with what you ought to pay to a worker.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’Do not take anything from your neighbors by deceiving them.
    ‘The money of those who work by taking wages you shall not keep on to their wages until morning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -take-advantage or rob your (plur.) fellowmen. [You (plur.)] do- not -let-tomorrow-arrive (before) giving the salary of a person that you (plur.) have-caused-to-work.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Do not cheat anyone or steal from anyone.
    ‘If you have agreed to pay your workers at the end of the day, do what you have promised; do not keep those wages until the next day.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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