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

• Kupsabiny: “These are the words of God that were revealed to Joel son of Pethuel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The LORD’s word came to Joel, the son of Pethuel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “This is the message of the LORD which he revealed to Joel the son of Petuel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “This is what God caused- Joel the child of Petuel -to-say.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “I am Joel, the son of Pethuel. This is a message that Yahweh gave to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)