complete verse (Proverbs 11:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 11:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “A good woman is respected/honored,
    but a man who fights, gets wealth/riches.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “A humble woman will be respected by everyone,
    hard hearted people only gather property.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A kind woman gets/gains/[lit. harvests] honor, but a cruel man is just only in possessing wealth.
    A lazy man will-become-poor, but an industrious man will-become-rich.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The merciful/kind woman, she is praised. The man who has no mercy/kindness, it is just wealth that he is able to gain.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “People honor/respect women who are kind/gracious;
    ruthless/violent people may get a lot of money, but that is all that they will get.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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