Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 8:12:
- Kupsabiny: “Even if they sin many times and continue to live in the land/world, I know that things go well for people who obey God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Yet, even though evil people do evil deeds and continue living for such a long time, even so, I know that those who fear and obey God and are humble before Him, will be better off.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Even-if a man sins many-(times) [intensifier], (it is) possible that he will- still -live long. But I know that the end-result/future of a man who respects God is good,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But even if sinful people commit 100 crimes, and even if they live for a long time, I know that things will go better for those who greatly respect and revere God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
