Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 17:9:

• Kupsabiny: “If that man defeats me and kills me, we shall become your slaves, and if I defeat that man and I kill him, you (plur.) will become our slaves.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “If it happens that he alone kills me, we will become your slaves. But if it happens that I kill him, you will have to serve, having become our slaves.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “If he can-kill me, we (excl.) will-become your (plur.) slaves, but if I can-kill him, you (plur.) will-become our (excl.) slaves and you (plur.) will-serve us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “If he fights with me and kills me, then my fellow Philistines will all be your slaves. But if I defeat him and kill him, then you Israelis will all be our slaves.” (Source: Translation for Translators)