Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 12:16:

• Kupsabiny: “At that time, David prayed to God that that child may live. David made himself not eat food, and lay sleepless on the ground the whole night.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “David prayed to the LORD for that child and fasted. And He went his own house and he passed the night lying prostrate on the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “David pleaded to God for the child. He fasted inside his room, and he sleeps on the floor every night.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)