Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 8:12:

• Kupsabiny: “There and then, people went to have celebrations of wonder/amazement. They ate good/nice food and they drank, and also gave to other people who did not have food because they had heard the words of God and had known/understood what those words showed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So all the people went-away in-order-to eat and drink and give food to others. They celebrated with great joy because they understood the messages of God which were read to them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “And-so all the people went-home to go be-happy to eat and drink. They also gave-to their companions. Extreme was their happiness, because they had understood what they heard that was read-aloud.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “So the people went away, and they ate and drank, and they sent portions of food to those who did not have any. They celebrated very joyfully, because they had heard and understood what had been read to them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)