Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:17:

• Kupsabiny: “Then Daniel answered to king Belteshazzar, ‘Remain with your gifts or give them to someone else. Though it is like that, I will read for you those writings and tell you their meaning.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Daniel answered the king, "You may keep your gifts, and you may give your rewards to someone else nevertheless, for you Great King, I will read these letters that have been written and tell their meaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Daniel answered, ‘You (sing.) may just keep those gifts, Beloved King, or just give to others. But I will- still -read that writing on the wall for you and explain its meaning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I replied, ‘I do not want your gifts; keep them, or give them to someone else. But I will read for you the writing on the wall, and I will tell you what it means.” (Source: Translation for Translators)