complete verse (Job 9:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 9:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “Even if I have no mistake, my words condemn me.
    If I pour out a word it is like I have made a mistake.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Even if I have no guilt, my very own mouth will judge me guilty.
    Even if I am blameless, it will say that I am guilty.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Even if I am innocent, I am still judged/condemned to be punished because of what I say to defend myself.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Even though I was innocent, what I would say would cause him to say that I must be punished ;
    even though I had not done anything wrong, he would prove that I am guilty.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted