Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 10:11:

• Kupsabiny: “If a snake bites people before it is tamed, the snake tamer gets nothing (no reward/pay).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “If a snake bites before it is charmed,
  what benefit will there be for the charmer?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Your (sing.) ability to tame a snake has no value if it only bites you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “If a snake bites a man before he charms/tames it,
  his ability to charm snakes will not benefit him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)