complete verse (2 Samuel 22:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 22:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “He sang like this,
    ‘God is my shield,
    and my cave where I hide.
    He is the one who rescues me.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD is like my big rock,
    He is my fortress and the one who saves me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This is his song:
    ‘You (sing.), LORD, are my rock/stone of refuge,
    my strong/firm place-of-hiding and the-one-who-delivers.
    As a rock/stone of refuge, I can-hide in you (sing.).
    You (sing.) are my shield and powerful/mighty savior.
    You (sing.) are my place-to-take-refuge and place-of-hiding.
    You (sing.) are the one-who-saves me from cruel people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “This is what he sang:
    Yahweh, you are like a huge overhanging rock under which I can hide ;
    you are like my fortress, and you rescue me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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