Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Hosea 4:17:

• Kupsabiny: “Ephraim has joined with idols.
  Leave him to say alone.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Ephraim is a friend of idols.
  Leave them to their own desires.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “They are- now -accustomed to the little-gods. Just leave them now!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The people of Israel have chosen to worship idols ,
  so allow them to do what they want to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)