Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 6:23:
- Kupsabiny: “It is like that because these words that you are being advised is your lamp and these teachings are (a) light so that you are disciplined and find/get life.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “For their commands are a lamp,
Their corrective instruction is light.
Their rebuke will cause
your life to prosper.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “For these that they are-commanding and teaching are like a lamp that will-light you (sing.). And their rebuking of you (sing.), the correcting/[lit. straightening] of your (sing.) behavior, can-make-good and prolong your (sing.) life.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Because their commands/instructions and advice, it-is-compared to a light that shows your (sing.) way to live.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
