Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 1:16:

• Kupsabiny: “Don’t think that I am just nothing, but I was praying to God for the pain I have.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Don’t think that I am a useless woman. I have been praying because my sorrow and trouble have become too much."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Do- not -consider me a bad/evil woman. I am-praying here because of my great difficulty.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Do not think that I am a worthless/wicked woman! I have been praying like this because I am very distressed.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)