Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 8:9:

• Kupsabiny: “So/Therefore, listen to their words, but you must show them to know/understand well how a ruler/king will handle them.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Listen well to whatever they say, Give them clear instructions [as to] the king is to rule among them.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Go-on, fulfill what they are-asking-for, but surely warn- them -about what the king who reigns-over them will-do.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Do what they are asking you to do. But warn/tell them about how their kings will act toward them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)