Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 22:23:
- Kupsabiny: “It is like that because God knows their things/situation, and (he) will destroy those people who destroy/rob those poor (people).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “For LORD cares about their case.
and He plunders those who plunder them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “for the LORD is the one who will-defend them. And whatever you (plur.) will-do to them which is not good the LORD will-do the same (thing) to you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “because God is the one who defends- their -rights and he kills those who cause- them -hardship.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Here are more things that wise people have said:
It is wrong for judges to decide matters unfairly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
