complete verse (Proverbs 28:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 28:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who follows only his own thoughts is stupid,
    but a person who is understanding lives well.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “People who live only by their own thoughts
    are fools.
    People who listen to the words of prudent [people]
    will be secure.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A man who only trusts in himself is foolish.
    A man who lives wisely will- not -be-harmed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “One who trusts in himself (lit. his body) is foolish, but the wise-person, he has nothing to-worry-about.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who believe that what they think is always right are foolish;
    those who act wisely will escape danger/be safe.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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