Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 14:29:
- Kupsabiny: “A person who endures things, is wise,
but the short-tempered reveals his foolishness.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “One who is able to keep his patience [does not get angry] is wise.
those who show their anger,
only show their foolishness.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A patient man is very wise, but a man who easily gets angry shows his foolishness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A patient person, he is greatly wise, but one who easily gets-angry, he is extremely foolish.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who do not quickly become angry are very wise;
by quickly becoming angry, people show that they are foolish.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
