Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:9:
- Kupsabiny: “It is like that since the plagues/wounds of Samaria will not be healed/cured
and (they/it) shall also reach to Judah.
(It) shall pass over even to the gates of Jerusalem
that city where my people are.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Samaria’s wounds cannot be healed. and their wound has reached Judah,
it has reached the gates of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “For the destruction of Samaria seems like a wound that can- no-longer -be-healed, and this will- also -happen to Juda. This-(destruction) will-reach Jerusalem, the capital city of my fellowmen/countrymen.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:10:
- Kupsabiny: “Do not tell it to your enemies in Gath,
or cry in that place.
But roll in the dust
in the city of Beth-le-afrah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Don’t go tell this thing in Gath and don’t weep.
Roll in the dust of Beth-Aphrah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘Ones (who) come-from-Juda, [you (plur.)] do- not -tell our (incl.) enemies who come-from-Gat about the destruction that will-come to us(incl. Do- not -show them that you (plur.) are-crying/weeping. Show your (plur.) sadness/mourning/grief to Bet Leafra by rolling on the ground.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:11:
- Kupsabiny: “You people of Shaphir, you shall be taken to another country.
You shall go naked in shame.
And you people of Zaanan,
you shall not live/stay in your city.
The people of Beth-ezel are mourning
without anything to hope for.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Oh, habitants of Saphir
come outside with nakedness and shame.
The inhabitants of Zaanan won’t come out.
Bethezel is weeping, your place of refuge has been taken away from you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘Residents of Shafir, you (plur.) will-be-taken-captive and will-be-brought naked, so you (plur.) will-be-shamed. The residents of Zaanan will-be-afraid to come-out from their place to help you (plur.). The ones (who) come-from-Bet Ezel who will-cry/weep over their destruction will- also not -be-able-to-defend/support you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:12:
- Kupsabiny: “The people of Maroth are hoping/waiting
thinking that they would be helped
because God is bringing (them) disaster
and (it) has come near even to the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Habitants of Maroth hoped by saying that
our good days will be coming again
but the disaster will come from the Lord
unto the gate of Jerusalem” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The truth is, the residents of Marot are- anxiously -waiting for the stopping of the war/battle. But the LORD indeed has-allowed that the enemies can-come-near to the gate of Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:13:
- Kupsabiny: “You who live in Lachish,
prepare your horses and carts,
since you were those who first held on to sin
and spread it to the city of Jerusalem.
The sins of Israel
were found in/among you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Oh, inhabitants of Lachish,
tie your horses to the chariots.
It is you who are the beginning of the sin to the daughter Zion.
Because it was with you that the transgressions of Israel were found.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Residents of Lakish, [you (plur.)] hitch-up your (plur.) horses with chariots and flee. You (plur.) have-followed the sin of those (who) come-from-Israel, and because of you those (who) come-from-Jerusalem have- also -been-led-to-sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:14:
- Kupsabiny: “So, say good-bye to the city of Moresheth-gath,
tell them farewell.
The kings of Israel were relying on the people of Akzib,
but those people will not save the kings of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Therefore, you will give farewell
gifts to the Moreseth-Gath.
The city of Achzib has deceived
the kings of Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “And now, ones (who) come-from-Juda, [you (plur.)] say-goodbye now to the town of Moreshet Gat for this will- now -be-taken-captives by the enemy. The town of Aczib will- also -be-taken-captive, so your (plur.) kings who are-waiting/hoping to-be-helped from the ones/[they] of this town will-get no help.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:15:
- Kupsabiny: “You people of Mareshah, God will send enemies against you.
The enemies will come and defeat you.
The big/important people of Israel
will flee to Adullam.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Oh, inhabitants of Mareshah,
I will bring the one who will conquer you.
Israel’s important people
will come to the cave of Adullaam.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Residents of Maresha, the LORD will-send you (plur.) an enemy who will-seize/take-by-force your (plur.) town.
‘Ones who come-from-Juda, your (plur.) leaders/[lit. heads] will-hide in the cave of Adulam.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Micah 1:16:
- Kupsabiny: “Shave your heads and mourn
over your children whom you love.
Make your heads become bare like round stones,
because your children were taken away to become slaves.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Grieve for the children you love, shave your head.
Make yourself as bald as a vulture’s head
because your children will be captured and taken far away from you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Your (plur.) beloved children will-be-taken-(away) from you (plur.) and will-be-brought to other places, so you (plur.) are-to-mourn for your (plur.) children and you (plur.) will-show this by-means-of shaving- your (plur.) head -bald like the head of an eagle/[agila].’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)