Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 15:12:
- Kupsabiny: “A proud person does not want to be corrected,
and he distances himself from wise people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Those who mock others
do not desire correction,
so they stay far away from good people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The man who mocks does not want to-be-rebuked; he does not want to-be-counseled by the wise (people).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The mocker, he dislikes/refuses to be-advised. He absolutely will not have-himself-be-taught by the wise.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Some people do not want to be corrected;
they never go to wise people to seek good advice from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
