complete verse (Song of Solomon 8:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Song of Solomon 8:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “I am a wall
    and my breasts are like pillars.
    My beloved know that
    and he is happy about it.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “I was the wall,
    but now my breasts are like towers!
    My darling knows very well
    that I will have desire and peace with him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I (am) a virgin and my breasts (are) just like towers. And my boyfriend (is) content with me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “My chest was previously flat like a wall,
    but now my breasts are big like towers.
    So the one who loves me is delighted with me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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