Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 2:12:

• Kupsabiny: “When they had seen Job in the distance, they did not easily/at first recognize (him). But when they had recognized (him), they shouted loudly/in pain and cried. (They) tore their coats and threw dust up/in the air and onto their heads to show that it pained (them).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “They saw him from a great distance, but it was difficult for them to recognize him. They wept bitterly, tore their garments and threw dust on their heads.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “When they were still far (away), they now saw Job, and (it) seems that they could hardly recognize him. They cried aloud and they tore their clothes and sprinkled dust on their heads to show their sadness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “When they saw Job from a distance, they almost did not recognize him. They wailed loudly, they tore their robes, and they threw dust over their heads to show how sorry they were because of what had happened to Job.” (Source: Translation for Translators)