complete verse (1 Samuel 8:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 8:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, you will cry and cry because of how that king will take/handle you, but God will tell you that, ‘It serves you right,’ because you yourselves are the ones who demanded it.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When that time comes, you will cry out for release to the king whom you have chosen, but on that day the LORD will not answer you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When that time now arrives, you (plur.) will-ask-for help from the LORD because of the oppression of the king who you (plur.) have-chosen, but the LORD will- not -answer you (plur.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When that time comes, you will complain loudly to the king, the king that you yourselves have chosen, but Yahweh will not pay attention to/help you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)