Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 4:1:
- Kupsabiny: “And/But when Sanballat saw that we were rebuilding the wall, he became very angry and mocked/ridiculed the Jews.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When Sanbalat heard that we (excl.) were-building again the stone-wall, he was very angry and he mocked us (excl.) the Jews.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “When Sanballat heard-reported that we (excl.) were again raising-up the fence of the city, his anger was extreme and he began to mock/belittle us (excl.) Judio.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the city wall, he was very angry. He was enraged/furious. He made fun of us Jews.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
