Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 19:20:

• Kupsabiny: “I know I have sinned, but I came first among the people of Israel of the north so that I welcome you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “For I have sinned, but look, today I am the very first person of all of Joseph’s clan to come to meet you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “I acknowledge that I have- indeed -sinned, Beloved King. That-is why I am the first who came here (rather)-than the other tribes from the north to meet you.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Because I know that I have sinned. Look, I have come today, the first one from the northern tribes to come here to greet you today, Your Majesty.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)