Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:23:
- Kupsabiny: “A wise person analyses something carefully before talking,
and his words corrects/brings back people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Wise people speak
only after careful consideration of the issues.
and they win the hearts
of those who listen to what they say.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wise man surely guards what he says, therefore others can-learn from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The wise-person, his way of speaking is careful/circumspect and persuasive.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who are wise think carefully before they talk,
and as a result they are able to influence/persuade others to do what is right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
