Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 1:12:

• Kupsabiny: “I was ruling the land of Israel from Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “I, the preacher, ruled as king of Israel in Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “I who (am) a preacher reigned in Israel, and I lived in Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I, the Religious Teacher, have been the king of Israel for many years, ruling in Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)