Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 37:13:
- Kupsabiny: “God makes it rain in the land,
(he/it) is able to punish people,
or (he/it) brings blessings to people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “God causes rain to come from the sky to wet the earth.
God causes rain to come [either] to punish man or, on the other hand, to show compassion.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “God sends-down heavy rain to give water to the ground, or to discipline the people, or to show his love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Have you ever told the dawn to spread out over the whole earth,
with the result that wicked people run away from the light?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
