Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 13:31:
- Kupsabiny: “When the king heard like that, he tore his clothes when in pain and fell down. The servants who were together with the king also tore their clothes.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Feeling very grieved at heart, David got up suddenly, tore his clothes and went to lie prostrate on the ground. Then his servants who were with him also tore their clothes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then David stood and tore his garments to show his mourning, and lay-down on the ground. His servants also tore their garments and they just stood there.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The king stood up, tore his clothes because he was extremely sad, and then he threw himself down on the ground. All the servants who were there also tore their clothes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
