complete verse (Isaiah 49:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 49:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “He prepared my mouth to be sharp like a sword
    and he took care of me in his power.
    He made me sharp like a sharp arrow,
    and he placed me in his quiver.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He made my mouth sharp like a sword.
    He hid me in the shadow of his hand.
    He made me a sharpened arrow,
    and he has hidden me in his quiver.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He made my words like a sharp sword. He protected me by his power. He made me like a polished pointed-arrow which-is ready to use.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)