complete verse (Song of Solomon 3:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 3:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “I was filled with longing until morning while lying in bed!
    My head went to search for the one my stomach loves!
    I searched and I searched, but I did not find (him).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “At night when I lay in my bed
    I longed for my lover.
    So I went searching for him but I was unable to find him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “At night, while I lay-down, I yearned/longed for my beloved. I miss him, but he (is) not (here).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “All through the night while I lay on my bed,
    I longed for the one whom I love.
    I desired for him to come,
    but he did not come.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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