Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 22:12:
- Kupsabiny: “God keeps/guards the truth,
and destroys/overcomes the liars.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The Lord cares for those
who keep good thoughts in [their] hearts,
and He disappoints the plans of liars.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The LORD carefully guards the wise, but he destroys the plans of the unfaithful/deceitful.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “God sees-to-it that the truth is confirmed, but he ruins the plans of the liars and tricky-ones.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Yahweh watches over/takes care of those who have good understanding/sense,
but he ruins the plans/affairs of those who always try to deceive others.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
