Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:18:
- Kupsabiny: “Then the king told that woman that, ‘I have a question and I want you to tell me the truth.’ That woman replied that, ‘You ask anything you want, oh master.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then the king said to that woman, "I will ask you a question, tell me [whatever] I ask you without hiding anything."
That woman said, "Good, I will tell [you]."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Then the king said to the woman, ‘Tell me the truth to what I am going to ask you.’ The woman answered, ‘Okay, Beloved King.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the king said to the woman, ‘I will now ask you a question. Answer it, and tell me the truth. ’ The woman replied, ‘Your majesty, ask your question.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
