Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 1:17:

• Kupsabiny: “No one sets a trap when birds are watching, because if (they) see (it), those birds will flee,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “It is useless to spread out a net
  in full view of a bird.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “There is no value/use putting a trap if the bird which you (sing.) are going-to-capture is-looking.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “They are like a bird who although it sees the setting of the snare, yet it is caught nevertheless.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)