Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Malachi 2:8:
- Kupsabiny: “But you my priests have pulled away from the way of truth. Your teaching has caused many people to do sins. you have broken the covenant that I made with the Levites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “You however, did not follow the way of the LORD. Following the teaching you have given many people have fallen into sin. You have broken the covenant I have made with the Levites," says The LORD Almighty.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But you (plur.) did- not -follow my ways. Your (plur.) teaching have-pushed many people to sin. I (am), the LORD Almighty, says that you (plur.) violated/disobeyed my covenant/agreement with your (plur.) ancestor Levi.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “But you priests, you are-separated from the right path and you have broken the agreement- I -presented to Levi. Many moreover sinned because-of what you have-taught.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “But, you priests have stopped doing what I wanted you to do. What you have taught people has caused many of them to sin. You have rejected the agreement that I made with the descendants of Levi long ago.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
