Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 16:9:

• Kupsabiny: “Abishai the son of Zeruiah told David that, ‘King, why do wait for this dog to insult you? Let me go and cut off his head.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Abishai, son of Zeruiah said to the king, "Look, why should this dead dog be cursing you? I will go over there and chop his head off."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Abishai the child of Zeruya said to the king, ‘Beloved King, why are you letting this man who is just like a dead dog curse you? Allow me to cut-off his head.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Abishai said to the king, ‘Your Majesty, this man is as worthless as a dead dog! Why should he be allowed to curse you?/He should not be allowed to curse you. Allow me to go over there and cut off his head!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)