Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Hosea 4:18:
- Kupsabiny: “The people of Israel drink
and when they are drunk they commit adultery becoming disgraced.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “If they run out of wine,
they engage in prostitution.
Their rulers like disgrace more than honor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “After- they -finished drinking, they keep-on having-sex. Their rulers really want to do shameful acts.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When their rulers finish drinking their wine,
they go to find prostitutes;
they love their disgraceful behavior.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
