Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 8:5:

• Kupsabiny: “Ezra stood on that constructed platform so that all the people could see him. When Ezra opened the book, all the people stood up.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Ezra can-be-seen by all because where- he -was-standing-on is high. And when he opened-up the book, all the people stood.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Ezra spread-open the book with the people watching, because the place-where-he-was-standing was higher than they. When he opened-it, they all stood-up.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “Ezra stood on the platform above the people, where they could all see him. He opened the scroll; and as he did that, all the people stood up, and they continued to stand, to show respect for God’s word.” (Source: Translation for Translators)