Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 14:25:
- Kupsabiny: “A person who stands on truth saves people,
but the liar destroys people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “A true witness saves people,
A false witness deceives the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A witness who tells the truth can-save a life of a man. Traitor is the witness who lies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one who testifies what is true, he saves the life of his companion, but the one who testifies lies, he betrays (him).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “By saying in court what is true, you can save the life of the one who is being falsely accused;
if you tell lies, you are abandoning someone who needs your help to defend him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
