complete verse (Proverbs 17:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 17:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “A focused/upright servant is exalted rather than a boy/son who brings shame (on others).
    That servant is given an inheritance like the sons of that family.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “A good servant might take the place of a evil son,
    and might even share the inheritance with the other sons
    [Lit.: like the brothers].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A wise servant will-rule-over a shameful child of his master, and he will-be-given an inheritance together with the other children of his master.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “A wise slave will rule-over the child of his master whose behavior is shameful and he will replace him in inheriting-along-with his siblings.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “A slave who acts wisely will some day be the boss of his master’s disgraceful son
    and when his master dies, the slave will receive part of his master’s possessions.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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