Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Haggai 2:17:

• Kupsabiny: “I sent hail and insects to destroy your crops. In spite of that you did not ask me for forgiveness so you could reconcile yourselves and come to me.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “I sent hot winds, mildew and hail to destroy you and all your crops. But you did not repent,’ says the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD destroyed what you (plur.) have-planted through the hot wind, pestilence, and by causing-to-rain ice which seems-like stones/rocks, but you (plur.) still did- not -return to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I sent blight/hot winds and mildew and hail to destroy all your crops. But still you did not return to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)