complete verse (2 Kings 20:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 20:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Oh, please, God, I pray that you think about how I have lived and trusted in you much. I have done for you what your stomach wants.’ Hezekiah cried bitterly.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “O LORD, remember that being faithful from my inmost heart, I have been your devotee. I have been doing work that is pleasing to you. Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He said, ‘LORD, remember how I lived faithfully before you (sing.) and served wholeheartedly, and how I did good in your (sing.) sight.’ And he wept loudly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Yahweh, do not forget that I have always served you faithfully, and I have done things that pleased you.’ Then Hezekiah started to cry loudly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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