complete verse (Ecclesiastes 5:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 5:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, if you have promised God something, make that thing come true quickly, since God is not happy with foolish people. Make everything you have promised to God come true/happen.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When you make a vow to God, do not be slow in fulfilling it. He is not pleased with fools. So fulfill the vow you made.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) promise to God, do not delay to fulfill it. Surely obey what you (sing.) had-promised to him for he is not pleased with the fools who do not fulfill their promises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When you solemnly promise God that you will do something, do not be foolish by delaying in doing it, because God is not pleased with foolish people. Do all the things that you promise God that you will do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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