Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:31:
- Kupsabiny: “Grey hair of old age brings glory/honor,
if a person follows the right path, he will reach there.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Grey hair is a glorious honor,
it is only attained by good work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Being-old is an honor which a man who has a righteous life can-possess.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Long life, it is the reward of righteous/just people, therefore their gray-hair is like their crown.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Gray hair is like a glorious crown
that is given to people who have always behaved righteously.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
