Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 16:22:
- Kupsabiny: “Saul sent a mouth(message) to Jesse that, ‘I love David very much. So, I am requesting you if you can accept I could stay with this boy so that he will be doing for me work.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So Saul sent a message to Jesse saying, "Allow David to serve me because I am very pleased with him."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then Saul sent a message to Jesse saying, ‘Allow David to-remain serving me, for I like him.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, ‘I am pleased with David. Please let him stay here and work for me.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
