Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 22:11:
- Kupsabiny: “If a person loves righteous/straight words and speaks words that soften people,
then the king becomes his friend.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “One whose heart is good
and who speaks gently
can even be friends with the king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who is sincere and gentle in speech will-become a friend of the king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one whose thoughts are clean and whose words cause-happiness is a friend of the king.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “If you always act sincerely and always speak kindly,
the king will be your friend.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
