Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 1:24:
- Kupsabiny: “Oh, daughters of Israel,
mourn for Saul
who dressed you in beautiful clothes
and bangles of gold.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Oh daughters of Israel, weep for Saul,
who dressed you in luxurious bright red clothing,
who, by putting gold ornaments on your clothing,
made them twinkle and shine.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Women of Israel, you (plur.) mourn for Saul.
Because of him you (plur.) were-able-to-wear expensive clothes and gold jewelries.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “‘You Israeli women, cry about Saul;
He provided beautiful scarlet/red clothes for you
and he gave you gold ornaments/jewelry to fasten on those clothes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
