Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Habakkuk 2:13:
- Kupsabiny: “The God of power will destroy with fire what people have worked hard for using/expending their strength.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Has not the LORD Almighty determined this?
All the hard work done by people is like throwing wood on a fire.
The nations work very hard, but it does not amount to anything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “But that-one that you (plur.) caused-to-be-built by the people that you (plur.) captured will-be-burned only, so their labor will-be of no value. This was already destined by the Powerful LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
