Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 18:15:
- Kupsabiny: “A thoughtful person finds wisdom,
and the one who listens gets experience/knowledge.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Wise people are always desiring
to acquire knowledge,
and are searching for it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wise man and has understanding tries very hard that his wisdom will-increase more.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The wise-person, he is prepared-to and desires to learn.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Intelligent people are always wanting to learn more;
wise people are not content with what they already know.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
