Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 22:29:

• Kupsabiny: “Balaam answered, ‘I have beaten you because you have brought/taken me to be a fool. If I had a sword in my hand, I would have killed you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Balaam said to the donkey, "You are making fun of me. If I had had a sword in my hand I would have killed you by now."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Balaam answered the donkey, ‘You (sing.) have made me as-if-like a fool! If I only have a sword, I would- surely -kill you (sing.) right-now.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Balaam shouted, ‘I struck you because you have caused me to appear to be foolish! If I had a sword with me, I would kill you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)