Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 6:16:
- Kupsabiny: “Then, the king ordered that Daniel be arrested and thrown to the lion’s den. Before being thrown inside, the king said to Daniel, ‘May your God whom you worship with one stomach/heart rescue you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So the king ordered that Daniel be brought and thrown into deep pit. The king said to Daniel, "May the God whom you always serve deliver you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So the king ordered-to-arrest Daniel and threw him into the hole with lions. The king said to Daniel, ‘May your (sing.) God whom you (sing.) serve continually will-save you (sing.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So the king gave the order, and his servants brought me and threw me into a pit where the lions were. Before they threw me in, the king said to me, ‘I hope/wish that your God, whom you worship regularly, will rescue you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
