Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:13:

• Kupsabiny: “You people of Israel and those of Judah were like those who had been cursed among those countries that do not know God. But I will save you to become a blessed people. So, do not be afraid again, but be encouraged.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “You people of Judah and Israel. Until today, people of other countries used your name to curse people. But I will save you, and you will become a good blessing."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘People of Juda and Israel, other nations cause-you-to-be-bad/evil(meaning-to-speak-evil-of). But I will-save you (plur.) and you (plur.) will-be a blessing to them. So (you) (plur.) do-not be afraid instead you (plur.) be-strong/have-courage.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “You people of Judah and Israel, the people of other nations have cursed you. But I will rescue you, and you will be a blessing to the people of many nations. So do not be afraid; work hard to finish building the temple.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:14:

• Kupsabiny: “God of authority is saying, ‘When your (plur.) forefathers made me angry, I prepared myself to destroy (them) and did not change my thoughts. I made it be fulfilled as I had prepared.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This is what the LORD Almighty says, "When your forefathers angered me, I decided to send disaster upon them, and showed them no mercy at all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD Almighty again said, ‘When your (plur.) ancestors made- me -angry, I made-a-decision to punished you (plur.) and showed-no-pity.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The Commander of the armies of angels also says this: ‘When your ancestors caused me to become very angry, I decided to punish them. And I did not change my mind.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:15:

• Kupsabiny: “And/But in a way like that, I have decided in these days to do something good to the city of Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So, do not fear.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But now I have decided to do good again to Jerusalem and people of Judah. So do not be afraid. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But now I have-decided to-be-good again to Jerusalem and Juda. So you (plur.) do-not be afraid.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But now I will do something different. I am planning to do good things to the people of Jerusalem and other towns in Judah. So do not be afraid.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:16:

• Kupsabiny: “Therefore, I want every person to speak words of truth to others. The courts must judge things in truth that brings peace.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This is what you must do: Speak the truth to one another and judge fairly and deal justly in your courts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “This-is what you (plur.) should-do: You (plur.) tell the truth to each other. In the court give true judgement for the good of others/everybody.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “These are the things that you should do: You should always tell the truth to each other. In the courts, your judges must make decisions according to what is correct and fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:17:

• Kupsabiny: “I do not want that a person does evil to another person or swear falsely in court, because I hate those things.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “And do not plan ways of harming one another, do not like swearing falsely. I hate all these things,"
  declares the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) do-not plan/plot evil against your fellowmen, and you (plur.) do-not always swear falsely. For I hate all of that thing.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Do not plan to do evil things to others, and do not falsely promise to do things that you know that you will not do. I hate all those things.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:18:

• Kupsabiny: “God of authority also said to me,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The word of LORD Almighty came to me again.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD Almighty said again to Zacarias, ‘The fast of the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will-become joyful occasion for the people of Juda. So/Therefore you (plur.) love truth and peace.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The Commander of the armies of angels spoke to me again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:19:

• Kupsabiny: “‘The days of fasting in the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months are days of happiness. They will become big days in which the people of Judah celebrate festivals. So, be loving (plur.) truth and peace.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This is what the LORD Almighty says, "The days of fasting in the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyous festivals from now on. Therefore, love truth and peace."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD Almighty said again to Zacarias, ‘The fast of the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will-become joyful occasion for the people of Juda. So/Therefore you (plur.) love truth and peace.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “This is what he said: ‘The times when you people of Judah fast/abstain from food during the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months of each year will become good and very happy/joyful festivals. But you must want to speak truthfully and be peaceful.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zechariah 8:20:

• Kupsabiny: “God of authority is saying, ‘Other communities and people from many other cities will come here to Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “This is what the LORD Almighty says, "The day will come when many people and people of many cities will come to Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Many people-goups from different cities will-come to Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The Commander of the armies of angels also says this: ‘Some day people from many people-groups and foreign cities will come here to Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)