Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 6:8:
- Kupsabiny: “The God of power has sworn by himself,
‘I hate that pride of Israel.
I do not come near their big houses that they boast about
and I shall send an enemy towards their city
and everything that is there.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The Sovereign LORD has taken an oath in his own name, declares the LORD God Almighty,
"I hate the pride of Jacob
and greatly dislike their fortresses.
I will hand over their city
and everything in it to the enemy."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The Lord GOD, the God Almighty swore. He said, ‘I despise the arrogance/pride of the descendants of Jacob, and I curse the strong/sturdy portions of their city. Therefore I will-hand-over to the enemy their city and everything which (is) in it.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Yahweh the Lord has solemnly declared this:
‘I hate the people of Israel because they are very proud;
I detest their fortresses.
I will enable their enemies to capture their capital city
and everything in it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
