Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 5:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Then right away the king asked her, ‘What are you thinking my dear Esther, the wife of the king? Tell me what you want. I will give anything you ask. Even if it is part/half of this country which I rule, I will give you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The king said, "Queen Esther, what do you want? I will give [you] whatever you ask for, even up to the half of the kingdom, I will give [it to you]."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The king asked her, ‘What do you (sing.) need? Beloved Queen? Just say (it) for I will-give (it) to you (sing.) even half of my kingdom.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru: “The king asked queen Esther: "Esther! Whatever you want, then tell me. Even to a half of my kingdom I will give you."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- English: “Then the king asked her, ‘Esther, what do you want? Tell me, and I will give you what you want, even if you ask me to give you half of my kingdom!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
