complete verse (Proverbs 25:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 25:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “A word which a wise person says is good. When it happens that a person listens to (it), it beats earrings and other beautiful things which are made of gold.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The rebuke of a wise man
    is more precious than a gold ornament.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The rebuking of a wise man to a man who likes to listen is more precious/valuable than the golden jewelries.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The listening-to good advice, it-can-be-compared to gold jewelry or earrings.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “When a wise person rebukes/warns someone who is willing to listen,
    that is as valuable as a gold ring or a gold chain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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