Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 1:17:

• Kupsabiny: “David mourned over the death of Saul and his son Jonathan.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “David mourned for Saul and his son Jonathan in this way.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “David made-up a lament for Saul and his son Jonatan,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then David composed/wrote this sad song about Saul and Jonathan,” (Source: Translation for Translators)