complete verse (Proverbs 19:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 19:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “A poor man who speaks the truth is better off
    than a person who is foolish and brings chaos to things/words.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “It is better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and a fool.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Much better/[lit. good] the poor-one who lives without fault than a foolish-(one) who is a liar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “It-is-better (to be) a poor-person who is righteous than a foolish-person who is a liar.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Conducting our lives as we should even though we are poor
    is better than being foolish and telling lies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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