Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Isaiah 21:17:

• Kupsabiny: “Only a few people of arrows shall remain.
  those who are going to remain among the fierce soldiers of Kedar.’
  It is the God of Israel who is speaking.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “[Among] the ones who shoot bows and arrows, among the very strong ones of Kedar, those who are spared, those who remain, will be only a few." Like this, the LORD God of Israel has spoken.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Only few will be left of her brave archers.’ This will- surely -happen, for I, the LORD the God of Israel, (am) the-(one) saying this.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Only a few of their soldiers who know well how to shoot arrows will remain alive.
  That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)