Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 4:4:
- Kupsabiny: “My father told me that, ‘Dear son, memorize/remember these words of mine and keep my will/desires, then/there you will live.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “This is what my father taught me —
"Remember what I tell you, never forget it.
Do as I say. You will have life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “My father taught me. He said to me, ‘Keep in your (sing.) heart what I am teaching you (sing.). Obey my commands to you (sing.) so-that you (sing.) will-continue to live.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “My father said in advising me, ‘Don’t forget what I say. Obey my commands/instructions so-that you will-live-and-live (connotes long and prosperous life).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
