Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 23:5:
- Kupsabiny: “It reached four thousands to become guards of the gates, and the other four thousands, they shall sing praising God and use the musical instruments that I have prepared.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “4,000 to be gate guards and 4,000 to praise the LORD by playing instruments that David made.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “the 4,000 will-serve as guards of the gates of the temple, and the other 4,000 will-praise the LORD with the instruments that I caused-to-do for this work.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I want 4,000 to be guards at the gates, and 4,000 to praise Yahweh, using the musical instruments that I have provided for them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
