complete verse (Proverbs 12:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 12:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “The anger of a foolish person is easily/quickly seen,
    but the wise one swallows words.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Fools quickly show their anger,
    but even if he is belittled,
    the wise man ignores it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A fool man immediately shows his anger if he is insulted, but a wise man does- not -pay-attention if he is insulted.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The foolish-one, he is not able-to-restrain his anger, but the wise, he remains-quiet when they (anyone) insult (him).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Foolish people quickly become angry when someone does something that they don’t like;
    but those who have good sense ignore it when others insult them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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