Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:24:
- Kupsabiny: “Pleasant/Gentle words are sweet like honey
and can (they) heal/save people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Kindly words are like honey.
By them [kindly words] the heart is pleased
and strength is given to the body.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Sweet words are like honey; it can-give joy and can-strengthen the life of a man.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Good/nice words are like honey that is delicious and makes-healthy.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Kind words are like honey :
We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
