Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 3:18:

• Kupsabiny: “When Samuel heard like that, he told Eli everything God told him, and did not hide even the smallest thing. Then Eli said that, ‘God is God. Let him do what he alone wishes.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Since it was like that, Samuel also told him everything without hiding anything. Then Eli said, "He is the LORD. Whatever seems good to Him, that must be done."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So Samuel told him everything. There-was-nothing at-all he concealed. Eli said, ‘He (is) the LORD; he will-do what (is) (seems)-good to him.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So Samuel told him everything. He did not refuse to tell him anything. Then Eli said, ‘He is Yahweh. I am willing for him to do what he thinks is best.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)