Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:14:
- Kupsabiny: “I shall make you go and become slaves of your enemies
in a land you do now know
because my anger has risen up
like a fire which cannot be extinguished.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I will-cause you (plur.) -to-be-enslaved by your (plur.) enemies in the place that you (plur.) do- not -know, and I will-cause -you (plur.) -to-experience my anger which is like a blazing fire.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I will tell your enemies to force you to become their prisoners,
and to take you to other lands that you do not even know about,
and force you to become their slaves.
That will happen because I am extremely angry with you;
my being angry is like a fire that will burn forever.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:15:
- Kupsabiny: “Then I said,
‘But you know me, oh, God.
Remember me and come to my aid.
Punish those who persecute me.
Do not be so patient with them that they are able to kill me.
You know that I am cursed/abused for your sake.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Jeremias said, ‘O LORD, you (sing.) know everything! Remember and help me. Revenge the ones who persecute/pursue me. I know that you (sing.) do- not -get-angry quickly, therefore do not take my life. Remember how I suffered in shame because of you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:16:
- Kupsabiny: “When you spoke to me I listened to every word.
The words made me happy and joyful.
I am yours, oh God
you who the power is yours.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When you (sing.) spoke to me, I listened to you (sing.). Your (sing.) words are my delight, and I am yours (sing.), O LORD God Almighty.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:17:
- Kupsabiny: “I did not stay with people who used to go around eating
and I was not being joyful with them.
I stayed alone because you had given me work,
and you made me get angry.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I did- not -join other in marrying and rejoicing. I was all by myself because you (sing.) have-spoken to me, and you (sing.) told me of your (sing.) anger.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:18:
- Kupsabiny: “Why does my suffering not end
and my wound goes on without healing?
You mislead me for sure like a well/hole of water
that dries up when the land becomes dry.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Why is my pain without end? Why is my wound could- not -be-healed anymore? Is-this can- not -be-cured? Will you (sing.) disappoint me like a stream that dries on dry-season?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:19:
- Kupsabiny: “So God said to me,
‘When you return to me I will return you to stay like before
and do work for me again.
If you speak important words and not stupidness
you will become my prophet.
Let people come to you
but do not join/follow their customs.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Therefore the LORD said to me, ‘If you (sing.) repent, I will-cause you (sing.) -to-return to me so-that you (sing.) can continue to serve me. If you (sing.) speak useful things and not worthless things, you (sing.) will-become my spokesman/speaker. (It is a) need that they will-be- the -ones -to-take-refuge in you (sing.), and not you (sing.) will-be the one to take-refuge in them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Yahweh replied,
‘If you begin again to trust in me,
I will restore you,
in order that you can continue to serve me.
If you proclaim good/valuable messages and not worthless ones,
you will continue to be the one who speaks what I tell you to say.
You must cause the people to pay attention to what bd +w you;
you must not pay attention to what bd +w they.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:20:
- Kupsabiny: “I will make you a wall for these people
a strong wall of bronze.
They may fight you
but (they) shall not defeat you,
because I am together with you
to save you and guard you.
It is me God who is speaking.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I will-make you (plur.) like a strong bronze stoned-wall to these people. They will-fight against you (sing.), but they could- not -win-over you (sing.), for I am with you (sing.), and I will-protect and save you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “They will fight against you,
but I will protect you, like people are protected from their enemies by a bronze wall.
They will not defeat you,
because I will be with you,
and I will protect and rescue you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 15:21:
- Kupsabiny: “I will save you to get out from the hands of sinners,
and save you from the fierceness of rebels.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I will- surely -save you (sing.) from the hands of the wicked and violent people.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Truly, I will keep you safe from those wicked people,
I will rescue you when you are seized by cruel people.
That will happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
