complete verse (Proverbs 9:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 9:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “If you (sing.) correct a person who is boastful/proud, (he/she) will oppose you, or/and if you show a sinner that he is doing things/matters that are evil, he will sneer at you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Anyone who tries
    to correct an arrogant person,
    will have to live having been dishonored.
    Those who rebuke the wicked
    will get hurt.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) rebuke a man who mocks, he will-insult you (sing.). If you (sing.) rebuke a wicked man, he will-hurt you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The one who advises one who mocks/belittles and one who does what is evil, he will be derided and shamed only.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
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