complete verse (2 Samuel 14:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “Joab bowed the face to touch the ground in front of the king and said that, ‘God bless you, oh king. I truly know that you love me.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Joab humbly lying prostrate on the ground, Then, honoring the king, speaking like this, [he] bid [him] farewell, "[Now] I your servant know that I have your favor since you granted the request I humbly made of you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Joab knelt-down as a respect to the king and said, ‘May the LORD bless you, Beloved King. Now I know that you are pleased with me because you fulfilled what I have-asked.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Joab prostrated himself on the ground, and then he bowed down before the king, and asked God to bless him. Then Joab said, ‘Your Majesty, today I know that you are pleased with me, because you have agreed to do what I requested.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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