complete verse (Isaiah 37:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 37:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “this is the word that I am saying to him:
    The people of Jerusalem look down upon you
    and those of Zion are laughing at you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD has spoken against him like this:
    "Virgin Daughter Zion
    belittles you,
    ridicules you
    The daughter of Jerusalem
    shakes her head when you escape,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “this is what the LORD says against him: ‘The residents of Zion, the city of Jerusalem are laughing and despising you (sing.). They shake-their-heads in mocking you (sing.) as you (sing.) flee.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “this is what I say to him:
    ‘The people of Jerusalem despise you and make fun of you.
    They will wag/shake their heads to mock you while you flee from here.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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