Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 14:18:
- Kupsabiny: “The foolish person goes ahead with his foolishness,
but the wise one, is blessed with wisdom.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The simple are caused to be foolish,
Those who have wisdom
get to wear the crown of insight.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Foolishness is seen in a man who has no wisdom, but wisdom is seen in a man who knows how to weigh what is right or wrong.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Those who know nothing, they become fools, but the thinking/reflective-ones, it is as if they are crowned by their intelligence/wisdom.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Foolish people get what they deserve for doing foolish things;
those with good sense are rewarded by being able to learn a lot.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
