Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:15:

• Kupsabiny: “But let its stump and roots remain on the ground, bound with a band made of iron and silver and leave (plur.) it in (an) open space. Let him live there with the animals and graze and the dew fall on it.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Having bound the stump of the tree with strap of iron and bronze,
  its stump, along with the roots must be left in the earth.
  It must be in the midst of a field of grass.
  This man must be drenched with sky dew.
  And he must live with the animals among the flowering trees of the earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But you (plur.) just leave the stump there on the ground bound with iron and bronze.’
  ‘The person/man being-represented by that tree will- always -be- drenched by dew and will-eat grass with the animals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But leave the stump of the tree and its roots in the ground. Fasten a band of iron and bronze around the stump, and allow it to stay there with grass around it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:16:

• Kupsabiny: “The knowledge/wisdom of people shall be removed from that person and be given that of animals for him to stay like that for seven years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “For seven periods may his mind be changed
  into the mind of an animal.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “For a period/[lit. inside] of seven years he will-lose his human mind, and his mind will-be-like that of an animal.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “That tree seems to have represented a man, because the angel also said, ‘Cause that man to live out in the fields among the animals and plants. Cause the dew from the sky to make his body damp each morning. Do not allow him to continue to have a mind like humans; instead, cause him to have a mind like animals have, for seven years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:17:

• Kupsabiny: “The angels proclaimed these decrees/decisions so that people everywhere will know that the God of authority rules over all nations of the whole world. He grants kingship/rulership to whoever he wishes, even if (he is) very small.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This kind of decision has been decreed by the heavenly watcher angels:
  God Most High has authority in all countries of the world,
  and He has given countries to rule to those He Himself has chosen,
  furthermore, He may even appoint the smallest of all [people] to rule there,
  so that all people may know that matter,
  the holy ones have announced this kind of decision.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “This is/was the decision/sentence announced/proclaimed by the angels, so-that all may know that the Most High God has power over the kingdoms of men. And he can give- them -over to anyone he desires/wishes, even to the least of all men.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The holy angels have decided what must happen. They want to inform everyone that the Supreme God rules over all the kingdoms in this world. He is the one who chooses who will rule these kingdoms. He sometimes allows very unimportant people to become rulers.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:18:

• Kupsabiny: “So, you Belteshazzar, please show me what these dreams imply. Tell me because not even one of the wise men of my kingdom may be able to show me what these dreams imply. But you can (do it) because you have the spirits of the holy gods.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “’This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar saw. Now, O Belteshazzar, tell me its meaning. For there is no one else in my country who has the insight to be able to tell me its meaning. But you will be able because you have the spirit of the holy gods.’ ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘That was my dream. So I, King Nebuchadnezzar, said to Belteshazar, ‘Tell me the meaning of this for no wise [man] at-all in my kingdom who can-tell me its meaning. But you (sing.) can-tell because the spirit of the holy gods is with/in you (sing.).’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Belteshazzar, that is what I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw in my dream. Now tell me what the dream means. No one else can tell me. I asked all the very wise men in my kingdom to tell me what it means, but they were unable to do that. But you can tell me, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:19:

• Kupsabiny: “Daniel (who was also named Belteshazzar) was hesitant and perplexed. Then I said to him, ‘Belteshazzar, do not let these dreams or what they show/mean frighten you.’ Belteshazzar replied, ‘Your majesty, it would have been better if these dreams were against/about your enemies!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Daniel (who is also called Belteshazzar), having heard this terrified him for a moment, frightened by the meaning of the dream. The king said to him, ‘O Belteshazzar, Do not be afraid to tell [me] the dream or its meaning.’
  ‘Belteshazzar said, ‘O my Lord! Surely it would be better if the fulfillment of this dream [lit.: the dream and its meaning] happened to your enemies. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Daniel (also called Belteshazar) was concerned/worried and very afraid after- he -heard what the king said. So the king said to him, ‘Belteshazar, you (sing.) do not be alarmed/concerned/worried of my dream and its meaning.’ Belteshazar answered, ‘Beloved King, if-only/wish your (sing.) dream and its meaning will-happen to your (sing.) enemies and not to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I, whose new name was Belteshazzar, did not say anything for some time, because I was very worried/disturbed about the meaning of the dream. Finally, the king said to me, ‘Belteshazzar, do not be afraid about the dream and about what it means.’ I replied, ‘Sir, I wish that the events that were predicted in your dream would happen to your enemies, and not to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:20:

• Kupsabiny: “Let me show/explain to you about that tree which you saw being huge and strong and the long branches which reached to heaven/up and were visible in every place in the earth/world/land.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The tree that you saw, which touched the heavens, having become large and strong, could be seen by all who live in the world.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The tree that you (sing.) saw that grew-big and grew-tall until it reached the heavens and could-be-seen in different parts of the world,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “In your dream/vision you saw a very strong and very tall tree. It seemed to reach to the sky, with the result that everyone in the world could see it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:21:

• Kupsabiny: “That tree, oh king, which had beautiful leaves and yielded a lot of fruits which were enough to feed people of the whole earth and the animals that stayed under its shade, and the birds building their nests on its branches, is you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Its leaves were beautiful, and its fruit was enough for everyone in the world to eat. Wild animals lived under that enormous tree and birds lived in nests in its branches.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “its leaves were beautiful and its fruits were plenty that can-feed everyone/all, where the animals sought-shelter-in-its-shade and the birds built- their -nest on its branches,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “It had beautiful leaves and it had produced a lot of fruit for people to eat. Wild animals rested in the shade of that tree, and birds built nests in its branches.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 4:22:

• Kupsabiny: “You have become great and you have strength. Your greatness has reached the sky and your rule/leadership has spread to the whole earth round.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “O Great King, you are that tree! You have become a great man, reaching the heavens. And your power has spread throughout the entire world.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “is you (sing.), Beloved King. For you (sing.) became great/powerful until your (sing.) greatness reached-up to the heavens, and your (sing.) reign/dominion reached to the different parts of the world.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Your majesty/O King, that tree represents you! You have become very powerful. It is as though your greatness reaches up to the sky, and you rule people all over the world.” (Source: Translation for Translators)