complete verse (Judges 14:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 14:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “But if you are unable to tell what the riddle means, you give me thirty beautiful clothes and also thirty feast ones.’ The young men said to Samson, ‘Sure, please say the riddle for us to hear.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “If you are not able to solve the riddle, you will have to give me 30 cotton garments and 30 complete sets of clothes."
    Then they said — "Tell us your riddle, we will listen."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But if you (plur.) indeed can- not -guess, you (plur.) will-be-the-one-to-give me 30 linen garments and 30 clothes.’ They replied, ‘Okay, say to us (excl.) your (plur.) riddle/thing-to-be-guessed.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But if you cannot tell me the meaning, you must each give me a linen robe and an extra set of clothes.’ They replied, ‘All right. Tell us your riddle.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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