Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:17:
- Kupsabiny: “A righteous person keeps way from sinners,
but/and he who guards himself, (he) guards his life.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Following the good way means staying far away from sin,
If one keeps paying careful attention to where he is going,
he protects his own life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who lives rightly stays-away from evil, and the one who guards himself is far from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The righteous-person goes-far-from evil. He-is-careful/diligent-with his behavior and thus he protects his life.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those whose behavior is good/right turn away from doing evil;
those who guard their conduct protect their lives.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
