complete verse (1 Samuel 23:20)

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

  • Kupsabiny: “And so, sir/king, come down there at your own convenience. We ourselves shall come and catch David for you and hand him over to you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “We know, Great King, that you have a great desire to catch him. So you come to our area and it will be our responsibility to deliver him into your hands."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So, Beloved/Highly-esteemed King, [you (sing.)] go there whenever you (sing.) want for we (excl.) are-responsible to hand- him -over to you (sing.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So, O king, come down there any time that you want to. It is our duty to capture him and turn him over to you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)