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

• Kupsabiny: “So, tell us to go and we look for a person who knows how to play a lyre. And when that spirit tries to come and disturb you, that person will play the lyre. Then your soul will feel better.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Give the order to find [lit.: search for and bring] a servant who, coming before you, is able to play the harp. Then when that torment spirit which comes from the LORD tortures you, when that person plays the harp and you will feel better."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So, Highly-esteemed King, permit us (excl.) to-look-for/search-for (someone) who know-(how) to-play the harp, for when the evil/wicked spirit which is-sent by the God indeed torments you (sing.)/causes- you (sing.) -to-suffer now, he will-play the harp and your (sing.) feeling will-be-peaceful.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So we suggest that you allow us, your servants here, to search for a man who plays the harp well. He can play the harp whenever the evil spirit bothers you. Then you will calm down and you will be okay again.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)