complete verse (Proverbs 11:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 11:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “The righteous are saved by their righteousness,
    but the crooked their wickedness will take/finish them.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Righteous people are saved
    by their good work.
    The wicked will be caught in a trap
    because of their evil minds.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The righteous way-of-living of a man who lives rightly can-save him, but the wicked desires of an unfaithful man can-harm himself.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The trustworthiness of a righteous/just person is what rescues him from problems, but the crafty-one, it is as-if he is caught in a trap because of his own bad behavior.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “God rescues/protects righteous people because they are honest/do what is right,
    but those who are treacherous/cannot be trusted will be trapped because of their being greedy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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