Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 8:19:

• Kupsabiny: “But, people refused to listen to what Samuel told them and they said that, ‘No! we want a ruler/king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But the people did not listen to Samuel’s words. But they said, "It’s not like that, we absolutely must have a king!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But the people did- not -listen to Samuel. They said, ‘(It is) not possible! We (excl.) want that there-be a king to-rule-over/reign-over us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But the people refused to pay attention to what Samuel said. They said, ‘We do not care what you say! We want a king!” (Source: Translation for Translators)