Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 9:10:
- Kupsabiny: “A person finds knowledge if/when (he/she) obeys/fears God, and/or if a person has come to know God, he will get understanding.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The first step of insight is to fear the Lord.
and [the first step of] foresight
is to know the Holy One.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) want to be-wise, you (sing.) should respect the LORD. If you (sing.) acknowledge the Holy God, you (sing.) have understanding.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A person’s fear and esteeming of God, that is the source/base of wisdom. A person’s knowing of God who is holy, that how-he-will-become-skillful/intelligent.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
