Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Hosea 6:5:
- Kupsabiny: “So, I have cut you with the words of my prophets.
I have speared you with the words I said.
I will punish you quickly like the sun rises.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “So I cut you to pieces through the prophets.
I killed you with the words of my mouth.
My judgment has hit you like lightning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “That is why I (am) warning you (plur.) through my prophets that you (plur.) will-die. I will- surely -reveal my judgment as fast as lightning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Therefore I have sent my prophet(s) to tell the way I will judge and punish you. What I want you to do is clear.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “I warned you by the messages that I gave to the prophets,
but you did not pay attention to my messages.
Therefore I will completely destroy you;
the punishment that I give you will strike you like lightning.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
