Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 13:19:
- Kupsabiny: “Babylon is famous among all nations,
and the Chaldeans are proud of themselves.
But Babylon will be destroyed
like how Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Babylon is the most beautiful kingdom.
The people who live there are proud of it.
But I, God, will destroy it like [I destroyed] Sodom and Gomorrah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “I will-destroy Babilonia like Sodom and Gomora, the most beautiful kingdom in all, the pride and honor of its residents.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Babylon has been a very beautiful city;
all the people of Babylonia have been very proud of Babylon, their capital city;
but God will destroy Babylon,
like he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
