complete verse (1 Samuel 20:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 20:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “May God help us to keep the covenant we made together.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The covenant which we have made between the two of us, to which the LORD is witness, will remain forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And about/concerning what we (incl.) swore remember that the LORD is our (incl.) witness forever/[lit. with no end].’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I hope/desire that Yahweh will watch you and me and enable us to never forget what we have promised each other.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)