complete verse (Proverbs 19:14)

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)
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