Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 4:9:
- Kupsabiny: “God is saying, ‘In those days the stomachs of rulers/kings and leaders shall get finished (lose hope). Priests shall be dumbstruck and the prophets be amazed.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The LORD said, ‘In that day, the king and his officials will-lost courage, the priests will-be-startled, and the prophets will-be- really astonished.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Yahweh said that at the time he punishes you, the King of Judah and all his officials will be very afraid.
The priests and the prophets will be terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
