Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 17:27:
- Kupsabiny: “The words of a wise person are prepared/considered
and an understanding person is gentle/friendly.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Those who are wise do not talk too much,
People with insight do not get angry.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wise man and has understanding is not talkative/great-talker and is does- not -act-quickly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A person who is able-to-restrain his anger and speaks circumspectly/carefully is wise.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who have good sense do not talk a lot,
and those who control their tempers/keep themselves from becoming very angry are truly wise.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
