Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 29:26:
- Kupsabiny: “Everyone wants a king/ruler to listen to his words,
but the truth comes from God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Everyone tries to curry the favor of a ruler.
But justice is only from the Lord.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Many are-asking for a favor from a leader, but only the LORD can-give justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Many are those who look-for their becoming-good in the viewpoint of a ruler, but it is God who is-able-to-determine the rights of all people.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Many people request rulers to do things to help them,
but Yahweh is the only one who surely does for people what is fair/just.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
