Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 13:13:
- Kupsabiny: “A person who despises teaching, will suffer,
but he who listens to/hears what is said, will be blessed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “One who does not listen to good advice
will experience trouble,
and one who listens,
will get to take a reward.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who rejects what is-being-taught and commanded to him will-suffer, but a man who obeys it will-be-given a reward.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “If a person mocks/belittles the words and commands of God, it will lead to his destruction, but if he obeys (them), he will have a reward.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves;
those who pay attention to that advice will be secure/succeed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
