Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 13:15:
- Kupsabiny: “People like/love the words of a wise person,
but he who is not straight/crooked, his ways are difficult.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Good-hearted people will be honored,
but untrustworthy people
are going toward destruction.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who has a good thinking is-respected. The unfaithful man is-leading towards destruction.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A wise-person will-be honored, but the not trustworthy, they will go-towards destruction.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “People respect those who have good sense,
but those who cannot be trusted are on the road to being ruined/destroyed (OR, will have a lot of difficulties/troubles).” (Source: Translation for Translators)
