Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Jeremiah 38:18:

• Kupsabiny: “But if you do not give yourself up, the Babylonians will capture this city and set it on fire so that you will not escape.’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But if you will- not -surrender, this city will-be-handed over to those whose-from-Babilonia, and they will-burn it and you never can flee from them.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But if you refuse to surrender to them, you will not escape. And the army from Babylonia will capture this city and completely burn it.’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)