complete verse (Job 20:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 20:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Sinners will not enjoy their things forever
    and eat honey and shake the fresh milk (to get cream/butter)” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “In a river, that is to say, in a river of honey and curds, he will find no enjoyment.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He can- no-longer -taste the abundant oil, milk and honey, which are like a stream or river that flows.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They will not remain alive to see abundant blessings from God, milk and olive oil and honey,
    that are so abundant they are like a stream that flows by.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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