complete verse (Proverbs 16:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “A righteous person keeps way from sinners,
    but/and he who guards himself, (he) guards his life.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Following the good way means staying far away from sin,
    If one keeps paying careful attention to where he is going,
    he protects his own life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A man who lives rightly stays-away from evil, and the one who guards himself is far from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The righteous-person goes-far-from evil. He-is-careful/diligent-with his behavior and thus he protects his life.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those whose behavior is good/right turn away from doing evil;
    those who guard their conduct protect their lives.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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