Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 12:21:

• Kupsabiny: “Don’t again kneel down before idols/gods who will never save you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Do not follow useless gods. They are neither able to help nor are [they] able to deliver for they are useless.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -serve the worthless little-gods. They can- not -help or -save you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Do not abandon Yahweh and worship useless idols. They cannot help you or save you from your enemies, because they are truly useless.” (Source: Translation for Translators)