Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:22:
- Kupsabiny: “If one tries to correct a fool it is in vain,
but a wise person gets life.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Wisdom is a source of life
for those who understand it / possess it
Because of foolishness,
fools have to bear punishment.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) have wisdom, that can-make-good and can-prolong your (sing.) life, but if you (sing.) are a fool, you (sing.) will-be-punished because of your (sing.) foolishness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Wiseness, it can-be-compared to a spring that gives life, but the foolishness of a person is what gives his punishment.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Being wise is like having a fountain that gives life ,
but foolish people are punished as a result of their acting foolishly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
