complete verse (Hosea 6:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Hosea 6:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “The priests are like thieves
    who lie in ambush for people on the path.
    They kill people on the road going to Shechem.
    They do astounding sin.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “As Gangs of robbers hide in wait for people,
    so the Priests on the road going
    to Shechem they are killing people,
    They have committed great crimes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Your (plur.) priests are-like a group of robbers who watch-for someone-to-be-victimized. They kill on the road going to Shekem, and whatever else/other shameful deeds they do.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Their priests are like a group/gang of criminals who are-waiting for who they will kill on the road that goes to Sekem. Oh how fearful/dangerous! Serious (lit. heavy) is their sin!” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “The priests are like bandits who wait in ambushes/along the road to attack people;
    they murder people who are walking on the road to Shechem,
    and they commit other disgraceful crimes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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