Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 1:17:
- Kupsabiny: “Therefore, prepare yourself and say to people all the words that I am telling you. Do not be scared so that I do not make you be scared.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Now, prepare yourself. You (sing.) go and say to them all that I will-command- you (sing.) to-do. You (sing.) do- not -be-afraid of them. For if you (sing.) will-be-afraid, I will- still -cause- you (sing.) -to-become- more -afraid in front of them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So, get up and put on your clothes to get ready for action! Then go to the people of Judah and tell them everything that I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, because if you are afraid of them, I will cause you to be truly terrified in front of them!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
