Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 27:9:
- Kupsabiny: “Words that your friend advises you with are sweet,
like oil/perfume that smells sweet.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The heart feels pleased
by the fragrance of incense and perfume.
but a relationship with a good friend
is even more fragrant.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “As perfume and incense can-give-joy to a person, a sincere advise of a friend can-give-joy also.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Oil and perfume cause-one-to-be-happy, but even-more-so the advice of a loyal friend.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Putting olive oil and perfume on a person’s skin causes him to feel good,
but having a friend who gives good advice is even better.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
