complete verse (Proverbs 13:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 13:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “A wise son hears/listens to what his father teaches,
    but the scoffer, (he) does not hear/listen to words of correction.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “A wise son listens to what his father says.
    But an arrogant son does not listen.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A wise child listens if his father straightens his behavior, but a child who mocks does- not -listen when (he) is-rebuked.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The thinking/reflective child, he listens to the advice of his father, but the one-characterized-by-mocking by-contrast, he is not capable-of-being-advised.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Children who are wise pay attention/heed it when their parents discipline/correct them;
    but foolish children do not pay attention when someone rebukes them for their bad behavior.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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