Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 8:11:

• Kupsabiny: “The Levites joined in encouraging the people saying to them, ‘Do not weep/cry! This day is holy.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The Levites also said, ‘[You (plur.)] be-quiet! You (plur.) do- not -grieve! For this day is holy.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “And-so all the people went-home to go be-happy to eat and drink. They also gave-to their companions. Extreme was their happiness, because they had understood what they heard that was read-aloud.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “The Levites also caused the people to be quiet, saying ‘Be quiet and do not cry, because this is a sacred day! Do not be sad!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)