Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 4:22:
- Kupsabiny: “Therefore, be careful so as not to delay to do like that. For why should this evil continue until it destroys us?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Do not delay in doing this task. The work of the kings should not be harmed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) do this right-away so-that my kingdom will- not -be-harmed.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Do this immediately , because I do not want those people to do anything to harm the things/area about which I am concerned.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
