Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 18:5:
- Kupsabiny: “It is not good to release a guilty person,
or to arrest a person who is innocent.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “It is not right to side with sinners
and accuse him who has no guilt.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “(It is) not good to take-side/depend with the one-who-has-sinned and not giving justice to the one who has no sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “It is bad if the sinner is caused-to-win and the rights of someone with no sin/crime are not defended.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “It is not good for a judge to decide matters in favor of those who are guilty/have done wicked things
and to not do what is just for those who are innocent/have not done what is wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
