complete verse (Song of Solomon 7:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 7:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “That tree of friendship is giving out its scent,
    and the fruits are near us.
    They are good and of different kinds.
    My beloved, I have kept (them) all for you!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The mandrakes send out their fragrance.
    and at our door are all kinds of delicacies
    both new and old,
    I have stored up for you, my beloved.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The fragrance/sweet-smell of the mandrakes/[mandragora] plant gives-off-(its)-smell, and near our (incl.) door are all the good fruits, the old and the new. For I have-reserved/saved-up these for you (sing.), my beloved.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The mandrakes/love-apples are producing a fragrant odor,
    and we are surrounded by delightful pleasures ,
    new ones and old ones,
    pleasures that I have been saving to give to you, who love me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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