complete verse (Proverbs 29:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 29:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who takes himself up (is proud), is pulled down,
    but the one who takes himself down (humbles himself) is raised up.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Arrogance triggers people’s downfall.
    Those who live humbly will gain respect.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The boasting of a person can-give him/her shame, but humility/[lit. the causing-to-be-low of person] can-give him/her honor.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The one who is proud (lit. keeps-raising his body) will-be-shamed at the end, but the humble will be praised.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Proud people will be disgraced;
    those who are humble will be respected.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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