Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 20:12:

• Kupsabiny: “After that, Jonathan told David that, ‘I am telling you while God is hearing that I will inquire from the father at this time tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and after that I shall reply to you. If he has no problem with you, I will tell you, but/and if he wants to kill you, I will tell you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Jonathan said, "David, swearing an oath before the LORD the God of Israel I say, at this time day after tomorrow I will speak with my father about this matter, if his thoughts concerning you are good, I will report [that] to you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Jonatan said to David, ‘I promise to the LORD, the God of Israel, that in this same hour tomorrow or in the next day, I will-talk-together with my father, and if his feeling/attitude towards you (sing.) (is) good I will-let- you (sing.) -know.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “There Jonathan said to David, ‘I promise this while Yahweh, the God whom we Israelis worship, is listening: At this time the day after tomorrow, I will find out what my father is thinking about you. If he is saying good things about you, I will certainly send a message to you to tell that to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)