complete verse (Proverbs 18:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 18:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “A foolish person brings shame on himself when (he) jumps into words (speaks too quickly)
    without listening carefully.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Listen before [you] answer,
    otherwise you will be a fool
    and will be put to shame.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Stupid and shameful is the man who answers without listening first.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “It is shameful if there-is someone who answers who doesn’t first listen to the question, and that is the evidence of his foolishness.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who reply to someone before that person has finished speaking are foolish;
    doing that is disgraceful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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