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)
