complete verse (Leviticus 19:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 19:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not abuse a person who is deaf or put a stumbling block before a blind person, but respect your God. I am God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’Do not despise a deaf man. Do not put anything in front of a blind man that would bring stumbling. but You must fear God. I am the LORD your God. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -speak bad/evil to the deaf, and [you (plur.)] do- not -put/place something-that-can-cause-stumbling in the path/way of the blind that is-able-to-cause-(them)-to-stumble. [You (plur.)] do this to show that you (plur.) respect/honor me. I am-the-one (who is) the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Do not curse deaf people, and do not put things in the path of blind people to cause them to stumble.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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