complete verse (Proverbs 29:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 29:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “If/When a person fears other people, he falls into a trap,
    but the one who trusts in God, will be kept/guarded.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Fear is a noose for people.
    Whoever trusts the Lord will have good protection.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “It is dangerous if we (incl.) are fearful. But if we (incl.) only trust in the LORD, we (incl.) will- never -be-harmed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “It’s-as-if you (sing.) have-been-caught in a snare/trap if you (sing.) are-afraid of people, but if you (sing.) trust in God, you (sing.) will have no cause-of-worry.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “It is like a dangerous trap for people to be afraid of/worried about what others will think about them,
    but those who trust in Yahweh are safe/protected.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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