Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:10:

• Kupsabiny: “When the mother of the king heard the king and his nobles/leaders shouting, (she) came to the hall where the feast was held and said, ‘Be firm, oh king! Do not be so frightened that your face turns pale.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Hearing the voices of the king and [his] officials crying out, the Queen Mother came to the banquet hall and spoke like this, "Oh great King, may you have a long life! Don’t be afraid. Don’t let your face be so pale!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, when- the queen -heard their noise, she approached them and said, ‘May you (sing.) live long, Beloved King! You (sing.) do- not -be-afraid or worried/alarmed,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But when the mother of the king (OR, of the previous king) heard the king and his officials talking loudly about what had happened, she entered the room where they were having the feast. She said to Belshazzar, ‘Your majesty/O King, I hope you will live for a long time! But do not be pale and afraid about this.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:11:

• Kupsabiny: “There is a man in this kingdom who has the spirits of holy gods. When your grandfather ruled, this man showed that he had wisdom of God. Your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar put him to be in charge of the prophets, diviners, enchanters and people with knowledge about the stars/astrologists.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “There is a man in your land who has the spirit of the holy gods. In the time of your predecessor this man demonstrated understanding, intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. Your predecessor King Nebuchadnezzar made him chief of the magicians, auspicious time tellers, astrologers, and diviners.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “for there is a man in your (sing.) kingdom that the spirit of the gods is with/in him. During the time of King Nebuchadnezzar your (sing.) father, this man showed his wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Your (sing.) father made him leader/[lit. head] of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. When Nebuchadnezzar was ruling, they discovered that this man understood many things and was wise, just like the gods. The man who was king previously, Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him to be in charge of all the men in Babylon who worked magic, the men who worked sorcery, the men who studied the stars, and the fortune-tellers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:12:

• Kupsabiny: “This man is Daniel whom the king named Belteshazzar. It was seen that this man was intelligent and had wisdom and was alert. He is even able to show the meaning of dreams and riddles and even has the ability to solve difficult issues. So, let him be called for you to come and show you the meaning of those writings.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This skilled and learned man is Daniel, whom the king calls Belshazzar. He has knowledge and a splendid mind. He is able to interpret dreams. As well as answering riddles, he is also able to solve problems. Send to summon Daniel, and he will tell the meaning of the letters."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “He [is] Daniel, named by your (sing.) father Belteshazar. He has an extraordinary ability and wisdom/knowledge. He knows how to explain the meaning of dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. So call-for/summon him and have- him -explain what is the meaning of that writing on the wall.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “That man’s name is Daniel; the king gave him a new name, Belteshazzar. He is very intelligent and is able to know and understand many things. He is even able to tell the meaning of dreams, and explain riddles, and explain things that are very difficult to understand. Summon him, and he will tell you what this writing means.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:13:

• Kupsabiny: “So Daniel was brought before the king. Then the king asked him, ‘Are you Daniel one of those foreigners whom my grandfather who was king brought from Judah?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “So Daniel was brought before the king and the king said to him, "Are you the one called Daniel, one of those my predecessor brought into exile from Judah?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So Daniel was-summoned/called-for. And when he arrived, the king said to him, ‘Are you (sing.) Daniel anyway/(surprise particle) one of the Jewish exiles that were-brought here from Juda by my father?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So they went and brought me in. The king asked me, ‘You must be Daniel ! They told me that you are one of those who was brought here from Judah by the previous king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:14:

• Kupsabiny: “I have heard that you have spirits of gods, and that you have wisdom, and that you are intelligent and having amazing insight.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “I have heard that you have insight, intelligence and wisdom from the spirit of the gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “I heard that the spirit of the gods is in/with you (sing.) and you (sing.) have an extraordinary ability and wisdom/knowledge.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I have also heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and understand many things.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:15:

• Kupsabiny: “Wise men and diviners were brought here to come and read these writings, (but) (they) were not able to tell me the meaning of those writings.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read these letters which have been written and to tell [me their] meaning but they were not able to tell me their meaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “I already called-for the wise [men], along with the enchanters in-order to have- them -read and explain the meaning of that writing on the wall, but they could not.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “My wise men and men who work magic have tried to read the writing on this wall and tell me what it means, but they are not able to do it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:16:

• Kupsabiny: “I have heard that you are able to tell/show what is hidden and even solve difficult matters. So, if you will manage to read these writings and tell me what they say, you will be dressed in purple royal garments and (a) golden ring. And you will be promoted to the third highest leadership position in my kingdom.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “I have heard that you are able to tell [me] the meaning of that hidden matters and solve difficult problems. If you are able to read these letters which have been written and to tell me their meaning you will be dressed in royal robes of purple, a golden chain of honor will be placed as a garland around your neck, and you will become the person with the third highest rank in the land."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But I heard that you (sing.) know how to give an interpretation, and you (sing.) also know how to solve difficult problems. Now, if you (sing.) can-read that writing and explain its meaning, I will- have- you (sing.) -dressed in royal clothes and have-wear- a gold -necklace. And I will- even -make you (sing.) the third highest official in my kingdom.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Someone told me that you can tell what dreams mean and explain things that are very difficult to understand. If you can read these words and tell me what they mean, I will give you a purple robe like I wear because I am the king, and I will put a gold chain around your neck. You will become a very important official in my kingdom; there will be only two others who will be more important than you will be.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 5:17:

• Kupsabiny: “Then Daniel answered to king Belteshazzar, ‘Remain with your gifts or give them to someone else. Though it is like that, I will read for you those writings and tell you their meaning.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Daniel answered the king, "You may keep your gifts, and you may give your rewards to someone else nevertheless, for you Great King, I will read these letters that have been written and tell their meaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Daniel answered, ‘You (sing.) may just keep those gifts, Beloved King, or just give to others. But I will- still -read that writing on the wall for you and explain its meaning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I replied, ‘I do not want your gifts; keep them, or give them to someone else. But I will read for you the writing on the wall, and I will tell you what it means.” (Source: Translation for Translators)