Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 3:2:
- Kupsabiny: “‘I chose you alone among all the communities of the world. So, I am going to punish you for all your sins.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “‘Among all the clans living on earth,
I have chosen you only.
Therefore, for all your sins and unrighteousness
I will punish you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “From (among) all the nations in the whole world you (plur.) alone I have-chosen to become my people. Therefore I will- surely/severely -punish you (plur.) because of all of your (plur.) sins.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “From all the people-groups on the earth,
I chose and took care of only you.
That is the reason that I will punish you
for the sins that you have committed.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
