Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 1:11:

• Kupsabiny: “When David heard those words, he tore his clothes which he had put on account of the pain he got/felt. His people, too, did like that.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “As soon as he heard this news, David tore his clothes, and all the men who were with him did likewise.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then David and all his men tore their clothes to show their mourning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then David and all the men who were with him tore their clothes to show that they were very sad.” (Source: Translation for Translators)