complete verse (Ecclesiastes 7:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 7:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “A wise person looks carefully into what death is,
    but a foolish person rejoices at luxury/happiness.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The heart of the wise will be in the house of mourning.
    The heart of the fool, however, is in the house of merriment.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A wise man always thinks about death, but a foolish man always thinks about pleasure.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
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