Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 28:28:
- Kupsabiny: “Then God said that,
‘When/If a person honors me, he has wisdom.
If/when a person turns away from sin, he has understanding.’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Then He said to the man,
"Look, to fear the Lord is wisdom.
To stay far away from evil work is insight."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Then he said to the people, ‘You (plur.) have wisdom and understanding if you (plur.) honor the Lord and stay-away from wickedness.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
