Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 1:12:
- Kupsabiny: “Then the angel said, ‘God of authority, how long will you stay without considering having compassion for Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah that you were angry with for seventy years?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then the angel of the LORD said, "oh LORD Almighty, for 70 years now you have been angry with Jerusalem and towns of Judah. For how much longer will you withhold mercy from them?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then the angel of the LORD said, ‘LORD Almighty, for/[lit. inside-of] 70 years you (sing.) have-been-angry with Jerusalem and the other towns of Juda. Until when will- you (sing.) still not -show-mercy to them? (meaning – How much longer will it be until you show mercy to them?)’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the angel asked, ‘Commander of the armies of angels, how long will you continue to not be merciful to Jerusalem and the other towns in Judah? You have been angry with them for 70 years!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
