Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:18:
- Kupsabiny: “Pride destroys people,
and boasting makes people get lost.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “An arrogant spirit leads to destruction.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The boasting and pride/[lit. the thinking-of-oneself-high] of a man can-destroy him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The outcome of one-who-is-proud (lit. makes-high his thoughts) is his destruction/ruin.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Being proud will lead to your having/cause you to have disasters;
despising others will result in your being ruined.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
