Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 9:16:

• Kupsabiny: “But our grandfathers were proud people and their heads were hard/dry (stubborn)! They refused to observe your commandments.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But they who were our (excl.) ancestors became arrogant, hard-headed, and not faithful to your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “But our (excl.) ancestors became-stubborn and they refused to obey your (sing.) command.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “‘But our ancestors were very proud and stubborn , and they did not do what you commanded them to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)