complete verse (1 Samuel 2:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 2:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that, Hannah praised God saying that,
    ‘God, I am happy for what you did to me,
    and you are the one who encouraged me.
    You gave me what I could reply to those who hate me.
    I am happy because of your assistance.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Hannah prayed like this,
    "The LORD has made my heart very glad,
    Seeing the work He has done, I am very pleased.
    I will laugh in front of our enemies,
    And I will rejoice greatly, for the LORD has deliverance me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Hana prayed,
    ‘I am-rejoicing in the LORD
    because of what he has-done my shame has-vanished/disappeared.
    I am-laughing now at my enemies.
    I am-rejoicing in his saving me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Hannah prayed, saying,
    ‘I rejoice in what you, Yahweh, have done.
    I am strong because I belong to you.
    I laugh at/ridicule my enemies,
    because you, Yahweh have rescued me from being taunted by them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)