Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:12:

• Kupsabiny: “‘King, may I add one word?’ The king said that, ‘Speak up.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then that woman said, "Please, may I bring another matter to your attention?"
  The king said, "Speak."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then the woman said, ‘Beloved King, I still have- one -favor-to-ask from you.’ The king answered, ‘Go-ahead, what is that?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then the woman said, ‘Your Majesty, please allow me to say one more thing to you.’ He replied, ‘Speak!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)