Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 17:37:
- Kupsabiny: “God who rescued me from the claws of every wild animal, is the one who will rescue me today from this Philistine.’ Then Saul told David that, ‘Go, may God protect you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The LORD who saved me from the bear and the lion will also save me from the hand of this Philistine."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The LORD who saved me from the lion and bear will- also -save me from the hand of this Philistine.’
Saul said to David, ‘Okay, go, and may-it-be that the LORD will-accompany/will-be-with you (sing.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “Yahweh has rescued me from paws of lions and bears, and he will rescue me from this Philistine!’ Then Saul said to David, ‘All right, go and fight him, and I hope/desire that Yahweh will help you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
