complete verse (2 Samuel 14:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “I thought that the words of king might make me get peace, because God has anointed you so you might know the good thing and the bad one. May God bless you!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Now your maid servant says like this, ‘May I have respite through the words of my great king, for you are like an angel of God, [able] to understand good and evil.’ May The Lord your God be with you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now your decision gives me peace for you are like an angel of God who knows what is good and bad. May the LORD your God be with you.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘nd I thought, ‘What the king says will comfort/encourage me, because the king is like an angel of God. He knows what is good and what is evil.’ I pray/desire that Yahweh our God will be with/direct you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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