Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jonah 2:1:

• Kupsabiny: “While Jonah was inside the stomach of the fish, he prayed to God” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “While he was inside the stomach of the fish, Jonah prayed to the LORD his God –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Jonas prayed to the LORD his God inside the fish.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “During the time-when- Jonas -was in the stomach of the fish, he said praying to God,” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “While he was inside the huge fish, Jonah prayed to Yahweh God, whom he worshiped. After Yahweh told him that he would answer his prayer,” (Source: Translation for Translators)