complete verse (Esther 7:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 7:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “Esther replied, ‘King, if you really love me and you have accepted to listen to what I am going to ask/request, then it is good. Therefore, I am begging/requesting you that you save my life and that of my people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Queen Esther replied, "If you, Your Honor, would have compassion on me and if you would give [your] consent to my request, Oh Great King, protect me and the lives of my [lit. our] people."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Queen Ester answered, ‘If (it is) true that you (sing.) are nice to me and you (sing.) are-pleased with me, Beloved King, save me and my fellowmen. This is what I ask of you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru: “Then queen Esther answered: "O king, if you are please and will give the thing I ask, I want to have this: let me and all of my people have their lives.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • English: “Esther replied, ‘O king, if you are pleased with me, and if you are willing to do what I ask, save me, and save my people. That is what I want you to do for me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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