Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 18:31:

• Kupsabiny: “Soon after, that man of Cush arrived and said that, ‘King, I have news which are good. God has rescued you today from those people who wanted to overturn your rulership’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then the Cushite came and said "My lord the king, Look, the news is good! Today the LORD has saved your honor from all who have risen against you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Shortly the man of/from-Etiopia arrived and said, ‘Beloved King, I have good news. The LORD saved you today from all who rebelled against you.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Suddenly the man from Ethiopia arrived, and said, ‘Your Majesty, I have good news for you! Yahweh has enabled your soldiers to defeat all those who rebelled against you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)