Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 14:27:
- Kupsabiny: “If a person fears/obeys God, (he/she) gets life,
and cannot fall into (the) trap of death.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The fear of the Lord is a waterfall
[abundant source] of life.
It will bring a person back from death.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Respecting the LORD can-make-good and can-prolong your (sing.) life, and can-keep- you (sing.) -away from death.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “It is also like a spring that gives life and rescues them from what is like a trap/snare that kills.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Having an awesome respect for Yahweh is like having a fountain that gives life;
it will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
