Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 10:8:
- Kupsabiny: “(The) understanding person listens to laws/commandments,
but the fool who just talks/shouts a lot will be lost/destroyed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “People who have insight
listen to instruction,
but fools who keep on talking
are headed for destruction.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wise man obeys the commands. A man who speaks foolishness will-be-destroyed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The thinking/reflective-one, he hears and obeys commands, but the foolish-one whose words are many, he destroys his own self (lit. body).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Wise people heed good instruction/advice,
but people who talk foolishly will ruin themselves.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
