Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 12:8:
- Kupsabiny: “I gave you his rulership and his wives and I gave you to rule the land of Israel and Judah. If that had been not enough, I could have added you much more.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “I gave you your master’s house and his wives. I gave you the household of Israel and Judah. If even that had not been enough I would have given you much more.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “I gave to you his kingdom and his wives. I made you king over the entire Israel and Juda. And if this is still not-enough, I would have-given you even more.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I gave you his palace and his wives. I caused you to become the king to rule Israel and Judah. If you had told me that you were not content with what I gave you, I would have given you twice as much!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
