Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 29:8:

• Kupsabiny: “Then David replied to Achish that, ‘Sir, what sin have I committed? And in what way have I wronged you since I came to serve you? What is pushing you so we cannot go to war together so that I fight your enemies?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “David said to Achish, "What has your servant done? From the time your servant entered your service until today have you found any guilt in your servant? If not, why shouldn’t I go to battle against the enemies of my king?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But David asked, ‘What sin have- I -done since I came-with you (sing.) until now, Beloved/highly-esteemed King? Why can- I not -go-with into battle against your (sing.) enemies?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “David replied, ‘What wrong have I done? Since the day that I first came to you until today, have I done anything that you think is evil? Your majesty, why will you not allow me to go and fight against your enemies?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)