complete verse (Proverbs 16:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “If a ruler/king gets annoyed/angry, it brings calamity,
    but a wise person cools/brings down the heart (feelings) of that ruler.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “As for the king’s anger, it is a messenger of death.
    Wise people will try to placate it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If the king gets angry (it is) possible that he will-kill (someone), therefore a wise man tries very hard that the king will- not -get-angry.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “If the king becomes-angry, he can kill you (sing.), therefore if you (sing.) are wise, you (sing.) will-search-for what you (sing.) will-do in order that his anger will-cool-off.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “If a king becomes angry, he may command that someone be executed,
    so wise people will try to cause him to be calm.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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