Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 26:24:
- Kupsabiny: “So, because I have had mercy upon your life, God should also have mercy upon my life and rescue me from any other bad thing.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Just as I have considered your life [to be] of very great value today, just like that may the LORD consider my life [to be] of very great value and deliver me from all adversity.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “As I gave value to your (sing.) life today, may-it-be that the LORD also give value to my life and save/deliver me from all trouble/difficulty.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Just like I considered your life to be valuable and spared your life today, I hope/desire that Yahweh will consider my life to be valuable and spare my life and save me from all my troubles.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
