complete verse (Proverbs 19:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 19:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “If a person respects/obeys God (he) gets life,
    and he prospers all days and troubles/problems do not touch/press (him).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Those who fear the Lord will have life.
    Those who fear the Lord will not have trouble,
    and nothing bad will happen [to them].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Respect the LORD and you (sing.) will-live long, content, and far from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “If you (sing.) fear and esteem God, you (sing.) will-live-and-live (connotes good as well as long life), and you (sing.) will also have peace of mind and nothing bad will happen.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who have an awesome respect for Yahweh will live a long life;
    they rest peacefully and are not harmed during the night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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