Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 17:11:
- Kupsabiny: “A wicked person is an opposer/rebel,
but a fierce person will be sent to punish (him).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Evil people are always creating obstacles,
cruel people [Lit.: people having hearts without blood]
will be sent to punish [people] like that.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wicked man always want to look for trouble, therefore a fierce/violent man will-be-sent to him to punish him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The continual purpose of the bad person, he opposes the government, but the king will send a servant with no mercy to catch him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Because wicked people are always trying to cause trouble,
someone will be sent to severely punish them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
