Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 1:42:

• Kupsabiny: “Then God said to me, ‘Tell those people not to go to that battle because I am not helping them. Their enemies will defeat them.’.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “At that time the LORD said to me, "Tell them, ‘Do not go up and fight, for I will not be with you. Your enemies will defeat you.’"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘But the LORD said to me, ‘Tell them not to-go and fight, because I will- not -accompany/go-with them. They will-be-defeated by their enemies.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But Yahweh said to me, ‘Tell them, ‘Do not go up there and attack those people, because I will not go with you. If you go, your enemies will defeat you.’’” (Source: Translation for Translators)