Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 8:2:

• Kupsabiny: “You (plur.) should respect/obey the king since you have vowed yourselves to God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Obey the commands of the king, I say, for you have taken an oath before God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Obey the command of the king because you (sing.) have-promised God that you (sing.) will-do it.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “You solemnly promised God that you would obey what the king commands, so do that.” (Source: Translation for Translators)