Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 29:25:
- Kupsabiny: “If/When a person fears other people, he falls into a trap,
but the one who trusts in God, will be kept/guarded.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Fear is a noose for people.
Whoever trusts the Lord will have good protection.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “It is dangerous if we (incl.) are fearful. But if we (incl.) only trust in the LORD, we (incl.) will- never -be-harmed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “It’s-as-if you (sing.) have-been-caught in a snare/trap if you (sing.) are-afraid of people, but if you (sing.) trust in God, you (sing.) will have no cause-of-worry.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “It is like a dangerous trap for people to be afraid of/worried about what others will think about them,
but those who trust in Yahweh are safe/protected.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
