complete verse (Song of Solomon 5:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 5:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “But while still (speaking), my beloved pushes the hand through (a hole)
    there by the grating in the door wanting to open (it).
    Then my heart was beating tik, tik,…
    thinking that I might see my beloved!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When my beloved came to open the bolt,
    My heart began to flatter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “My beloved reached-for the lock/bar of the door, and how happy I (was)/(I could-not-express my happiness).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The one who loves me put his hand through the opening in the wall,
    and I was thrilled that he was there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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