Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 11:12:
- Kupsabiny: “A person without wisdom despises/insults (others),
but a wise person keeps/restrains his mouth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Only fools belittle their neighbors.
[But] people with insight remain silent.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man without understanding mocks his fellowman, but a man who has understanding does not mock.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one who mocks/belittles his neighbor is mindless (lit. has no mind/thoughts). The thinking/reflective-one, he-remains-quiet.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “It is foolish to despise others;
those who have good sense/are wise do not say anything to criticize others.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
