Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 13:19:
- Kupsabiny: “The desire/stomach of a person rejoices over something he has been waiting for for a long time,
but sin has made foolish people blind/not to see.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “When something longed for is obtained
it is pleasant,
but fools will not try to withdraw from evil work
even to obtain what they long for.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “How nice is the feeling of a man if what he desires-for will-be-fulfilled; that is why the fools will- not also -stop to do wickedness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Great is the happiness if/when what one wants to obtain is fulfilled, but those who are foolish, they refuse/dislike to be-changing their evil behavior.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “It is delightful to receive what we desire;
foolish people hate/refuse to turn away from doing evil.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
