Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 25:2:
- Uma: “Five of them were stupid, five of them were wise [lit., had clear hearts].” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
- Yakan: “Five girls were stupid/slow/dull and five were wise/had deep thoughts.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
- Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Five of them were stupid, and the other five were wise.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Five of them were thoughtful/reflective, but the other five weren’t.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Tagbanwa: “Five of them were simple-minded/stupid. Five were thinkers/wise-people.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
- Tenango Otomi: “These ten girls were five of them foolish, five of them wise.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
