complete verse (2 Kings 19:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 19:11:

  • Kupsabiny: “I think you (sing.) have heard what the kings of Assyria have done in every country they have fought? They killed everybody in front of them. So, do you (sing.) really think that you can escape?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You have certainly heard that the kings of Assyria have completely destroyed the lands of all the other kings. What! Do you hope that you will be spared?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Listen! You (sing.) yourself have-heard what the kings of Asiria has-done to almost all the nations. They destroyed them completely. And you (sing.), you (sing.) think you (sing.) can-escape/can-be-saved?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You have certainly heard what the armies of the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries. Our armies have completely destroyed them. So, do you think that you will escape?/do not think that your god will save you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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