complete verse (Proverbs 15:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 15:33:

  • Kupsabiny: “If a person fears/obeys/respects God, (he/she) gets wisdom,
    and/but for a person to be exalted/raised up, (he/she) should humble (him/her)self.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The fear of the Lord is insight.
    and if one is humble, one will also be honored.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Respecting the LORD can-teach a man to become-wise, and humility can-give him honor.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “A person’s esteeming God, that is how-he-becomes-wise. A person must humble-himself before (lit. then) he will-be-praised.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “If you revere Yahweh, you will learn how to become wise,
    but only after you become humble will people honor you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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