Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 18:25:

• Kupsabiny: “He called to the king down. The king said that, ‘If he is alone, he brings good news.’ That person was coming nearer.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “That person who was watchman loudly shouted this news to David.
  The king said, "If he is running alone, he certainly must be bringing good news." Then that man came nearer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “He shouted to David below that there was a man who is-approaching. David said, ‘If he is alone he might have news.’ As the man is-getting-closer and closer,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The watchman called down and reported it to the king. The king said, ‘If he is alone, that indicates/means that he is bringing good news.’ The man who was running continued to come closer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)