Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 16:12:
- Kupsabiny: “But/And God might see the suffering I have and turn these words I am insulted with now to become blessings to me.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Perhaps the LORD will see my sorrow and will give me blessing in place of this curse."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “It-may-be that the LORD will-see my distress, and he will-repay me with a blessing in-exchange for the curse that I received today.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Perhaps Yahweh will see that I am having all this trouble, and some day he will repay me by blessing/doing good things for me in return for this man cursing me today.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
