complete verse (Habakkuk 2:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Habakkuk 2:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “You are surely in a bad position you who become wealthy through the wealth of another person! Maybe you think that where you stay is guarded/protected and there is nothing that will disturb you?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘Woe to him who builds his house by unjust dealings.
    Thinking that it will be safe from destruction he is building his house in a very high place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘ ‘You (plur.) are-to-be-pitied, you (plur.) who built houses from the money you (plur.) got from evil/bad means. Further-more you (plur.) cause-to-be-firm your (plur.) houses so-that you (plur.) won’t be-harmed when disaster comes.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
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