Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 19:14:
- Kupsabiny: “The property of our parents are inherited
but a good/gentle woman/wife comes from God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “House, wealth and prosperity
come from one’s father,
but a good wife is from the Lord.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The house and other things/properties can-be-inherited from the parents, but only the LORD can-give a wise wife.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Houses and wealth it-is-possible for a father and mother to bequeath, but the thinking/reflective spouse is a gift of God.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “We can inherit a house or money from our parents when they die,
but only Yahweh can give someone a sensible wife.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
