Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Haggai 1:6:

• Kupsabiny: “You plant many crops but you get only a little. You eat but you are not satisfied. You drink wine but it is not enough for you. You put on warm clothes and you do not feel warm. It seems that you are paid something for the work that you are doing but it does not stay in the pocket.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “You plant much, but you reap only a little, though you eat you are not satisfied. You drink, but your thirst is never quenched. You wear clothes but you are not really warm. It is as if the money you earn is being put into a pocket full of holes.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) have- planted many, but you (plur.) will- only -harvest a little. You (plur.) have food, but not sufficient. You (plur.) have drinks, but these (are) not-enough/insufficient/[lit. lack-lack]. You (plur.) have clothes, but not enough to take-away the cold. You (plur.) are-receiving a salary, but this (is) quickly/easily finished-up/consumed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “You have planted a lot of seeds, but you are not getting many crops to harvest. You eat food, but you never get enough. You drink wine, but you are still thirsty. You wear clothes, but you do not stay warm. You earn money, but things are very expensive, with the result that it is as though your money disappears because you are putting it in purses/pockets that have big holes in them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)