complete verse (Song of Solomon 2:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 2:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “The fig tree has started producing fruits,
    and the flower of the vine which has blossomed is smelling nice.
    Come now, my beloved!
    Come let us hurry while walking along the road!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Fruit begins to ripen on the fig tree.
    The grapevines have started to blossom and give off their fragrance.
    So, my darling, rise up,
    my most beautiful one, come with me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The figs (are) now nearly-ripe and the blossoming grapes (are) now fragrant/sweet-smelling. Come now, my beloved. [You (sing.)] come-with me, O my beautiful girlfriend.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “There are young/new figs on the fig trees,
    and there are blossoms on the grapevines
    and their fragrance fills the air.
    You whom I love, get up;
    my beautiful one, come with me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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