Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 29:17:
- Kupsabiny: “Discipline your child so that he will give you peace and make you happy.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “If you control your son there will be peace for you.
and there will be joy for [your] heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Discipline your (sing.) child, and he will-give you (sing.) peace and joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “If you (sing.) admonish/advise your (sing.) child, he will make- you (sing.) -happy and will cause-to-be-at-peace your (sing.) mind.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “If you discipline your children, they will no longer do things that will cause you to be worried;
instead, they will do things that will delight you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
