complete verse (1 Samuel 24:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 24:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that, David was so disturbed about Saul’s cloth which he cut.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But David’s conscience felt guilty [lit David’s conscience was giving him guilt] for cutting the border of Saul’s shawl.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But afterward David was conscience-stricken for cutting-(off) an edge/(hem) of the garment of Saul.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And then he returned to his men.
    But then David felt guilty for having cut off a piece of Saul’s robe.” (Source: Translation for Translators)