Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 20:17:

• Kupsabiny: “Joab came near that woman. That woman told him that, ‘Are you Joab?’ He replied (her) that, ‘I am the one.’ She told him that, ‘Sir, cut an ear/listen to what I am going to tell you.’ He also replied (to her) that, ‘I am listening.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Joab went close to her place and that woman said, "What! Are you really Joab?"
  Joab replied, "Yes, I am really Joab."
  That woman said, "Please pay attention, listen to my concern."
  Joab said, "Please speak, I am listening."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So Joab came to her, and the woman asked, ‘Are you Joab?’ Joab replied, ‘Yes.’ The woman said, ‘Sir, listen to what I will-say to you.’ Joab answered, ‘Okay, I will-listen.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So after they told Joab, he came there, and the woman said, ‘Are you Joab?’
  He replied, ‘Yes, I am.’ She said to him, ‘Listen to what I say.’ He replied, ‘I am listening.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)