complete verse (Song of Solomon 6:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 6:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Even if there were sixty women/wives of the king,
    or if there were eight hundred concubines,
    and countless young girls,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “There may be sixty queens
    and eighty concubines
    and virgins beyond number.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Even-if I had 60 wives who are queens, 80 ordinary wives, and many young-ladies/unmarried-ladies that are-to-be-married to me,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Even if a king had 60 queens and 80 concubines/slave wives
    and more young women than anyone can count,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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