complete verse (1 Samuel 12:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 12:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “The people replied that, ‘No. You have never deceived us or suppressed us or eaten/taken anyone’s thing.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They replied, "You have not deceived us. You have not oppressed us. You have not even taken anything from anyone."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The people answered, ‘You (sing.) have- not -cheated us (excl.) or oppressed us (excl.). You (sing.) also have-not taken anything from us (excl.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They replied, ‘No, you have never cheated anyone or oppressed anyone or accepted a bribe from anyone.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)