complete verse (Exodus 20:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 20:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “Don’t (sing.) tie a lie on someone/accuse someone falsely.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘[You (plur.)] do- not -testify with lies against your (plur.) fellowmen.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘If/when you (sing.) testify in court (lit. stand up for talk), you can’t/mustn’t lie and so accuse your fellow human with false (lit. nothing) charges.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Not [mouth] lie for another.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Do not falsely accuse anyone of committing a crime.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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