complete verse (1 Chronicles 17:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 17:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “like things were in the days of the judges. I shall defeat all your enemies. I am telling you truly that I shall bless you for your house to be strong.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Evil people will never again give [them] suffering like they gave them before, from the time I chose the judges for the subjects of Israel. I will also destroy all your enemies.’
    "I will say to you, ‘The LORD will build a dynasty for you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “from the time I had-placed leaders/[lit. heads] over my people Israelinhon. I will- also -defeat all your (sing.) enemies. I, the LORD, tell you (sing.) that one of your (sing.) descendants will- always -reign.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Formerly, during the time that I appointed leaders for my Israeli people, many violent groups oppressed them. But this will not happen any more. I have chosen a place where my Israeli people can live peacefully and no one will disturb them any more. I will give not allow them to be attacked by their enemies. And I will defeat all your enemies.
    I declare to you that I, Yahweh, will enable your descendants to rule after you die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)