Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 4:14:
- Kupsabiny: “There is also saffron,
calamus and cinnamon,
all other trees/wood that smell sweet and
ointments/fats that smell sweet.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
with every kind of incense tree,
with myrrh and aloes and all the finest spices.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “saffron/[asapran], calamus/[kalamo], cinnamon/[sinamon], different kinds of incense, myrrh/[mira], aloes, and other finest-smelling perfumes.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “and saffron and calamus and cinnamon
and many other kinds of incense,
and myrrh and aloes
and many other fine spices.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
