Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 6:20:
- Kupsabiny: “Those things that smell sweet from Sheba are of no consequence,
or the uuti (aloe) that comes from far.
Those sacrifices that are burned completely are not acceptable,
and I am not happy with your things that you sacrifice to me.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “There is no value to me the incense they offer which is come from Sheba, or the perfumes that came from a distant place. I will- not -accept their burnt offerings. Their offerings have- not -pleased me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “You Israeli people, when you burn frankincense that came from far away in Sheba,
and when you offer to me sweet-smelling anointing oil that came from far away,
I will not be pleased with your sacrifices.
I will not accept the sacrifices that are completely burned on the altar;
I am not pleased with any of your sacrifices.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
