Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 5:12:

• Kupsabiny: “saying that, ‘Oh please, what ate me/went wrong with me so I did not realize these words/matters, and why did my head become dry/hard on me like this (Why was I so stubborn)!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then you will say, "Why was I not able to learn at that time?
  Why was I not able to accept correction from anyone?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “And you (plur.) will-say, ‘It is because I did- not -pay-attention to the correction/[lit. strengthening] of my behavior.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “And you (sing.) will-say, ‘Why did I refuse/dislike to-be-taught and advised/admonished?” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)