Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:12:
- Kupsabiny: “A king/ruler does not agree with/condone evil/sin,
because his leadership is strong if he stands on the truth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The king does not like corrupt / dishonest work,
because the king attains strength through justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Kings detest the doing of bad/evil, for their leading/ruling can-continue only if they will-do what is just/right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The rule of kings is strong if they are just/righteous, therefore they dislike/reject what is evil.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Kings detest those who do evil,
because it is people doing what is fair/right that causes their governments to be strong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
