Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 9:17:
- Kupsabiny: “‘Sweet is stolen water and sweet are the foods that are eaten while hiding oneself.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Stolen water is delicious,
Bread eaten in secret tastes good."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “‘Stolen water is good/tasty/better and bread eaten in secret is more delicious.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “because stolen water is delicious. Also delicious is food that one-hides to eat.’” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
