Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 27:5:

• Kupsabiny: “Not long after, David told Achish that, ‘I should not live in this city with the king. If possible, you can allow me go and live in another place.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “David said to Achish, "If you love me give me a city in your country to live in. Why should I, your servant, live in the king’s royal palace with you?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, David said to Akish, ‘If you (sing.) (are) good to me, give us (excl.) a village where we (excl.) can-settle/live. (It is) not necessary that we (excl.) stay here in the town/city where- you (sing.) -live as king.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “One day David said to Achish, ‘If you are pleased with us, give us a place in one of the small villages where we can stay. There is no need for us to stay in the city where you are the king.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)