complete verse (Proverbs 19:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 19:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who respects/obeys the laws keeps/protects his life,
    and/but he who does not guard himself will die.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Those who listen to the commands of the Lord
    protect their lives,
    those who do not listen will die.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A man who obeys the commands of God continue to-live, but the one-who-does- not -obey will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The one who obeys a command protects his life, but the person who does anything-whatever will die.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who obey God’s commandments will remain alive for a long time;
    those who despise/disobey them (OR, those who do not control their own conduct) will die while they are still young.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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