complete verse (Proverbs 13:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 13:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “The desire/stomach of a person rejoices over something he has been waiting for for a long time,
    but sin has made foolish people blind/not to see.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When something longed for is obtained
    it is pleasant,
    but fools will not try to withdraw from evil work
    even to obtain what they long for.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “How nice is the feeling of a man if what he desires-for will-be-fulfilled; that is why the fools will- not also -stop to do wickedness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Great is the happiness if/when what one wants to obtain is fulfilled, but those who are foolish, they refuse/dislike to be-changing their evil behavior.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “It is delightful to receive what we desire;
    foolish people hate/refuse to turn away from doing evil.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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