Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 1:16:

• Kupsabiny: “But while his words were still dying from the mouth, another servant came and said that, ‘Lightning hit the sheep and some other servants completely! I alone was left behind so, I have come to tell you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Just while he was speaking like this, another servant came and spoke like this, "The fire of God came down from the sky and the sheep and the shepherds died. Only I alone was spared to bring you the news."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “While the man was- still -speaking, another man arrived and told-the-news, ‘Your (sing.) sheep and the ones-who-watch-over these were-hit by lightning, and they were-burned-up. I alone (am) the(-one-who) has-escaped to tell you (sing.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “While he was still talking to Job, another messenger arrived. He said to Job, ‘Lightning from the sky struck and killed all the sheep and all the men who were taking care of the sheep! I am the only one who escaped to come and tell you what happened.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)