Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:9:
- Kupsabiny: “A person plans his things/words,
but God is the one who decides/declares those words to be fulfilled/come to pass.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “People make plans
thinking to do like this, like that,
but it is the Lord who decides what is done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man plans, but the LORD is the one who works-out that plan.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A person plans, but it is God who directs him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “People plan what they want to do,
but Yahweh directs/determines what they will really be able to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
