Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 1:7:
- Kupsabiny: “We committed sin by refusing to observe your will/desires and your laws/commandments which you told us through your servant Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “We (incl.) had-done very wicked-thing against you (sing.). We (incl.) did- not -obey your (sing.) commands and regulations/statutes which you (sing.) gave to us (excl.) through Moises your (sing.) servant.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Serious (lit. heavy) is our (excl.) sinning against you (sing.) and we (excl.) have not obeyed your (sing.) commands and laws which you (sing.) commanded Moses your (sing.) servant.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “We have acted very wickedly. Many years ago your servant Moses gave us your laws and all the things you commanded us to do , but we have not obeyed/done them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
