Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 38:17:
- Kupsabiny: “It pained me a lot
because he wanted life for me.
I thank (him) because he saved me.
He forgave me for all my sin/evil.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Certainly it was for my development that I had to eat trouble like this.
Having loved me
you delivered me from going to the grave.
You have forgiven all my sins.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “(It is) true that what I have-suffered is for my benefit. Because of your (sing.) love, you (sing.) have-saved me from destruction and you (sing.) forgave my sins.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Truly, my suffering was good for me;
you loved me,
and as a result you have rescued me from dying
and have also forgiven all my sins.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
