complete verse (Proverbs 17:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 17:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who loves quarrel brings evil/sin to himself,
    but he who boasts of himself, suffering/troubles come to (him).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Those who love quarrelling love sin.
    Those who are always boasting
    invite destruction.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A man who likes sin likes trouble, and a proud man only looks for destruction.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The one who loves quarrels and is proud (lit. makes- himself -high), he loves sin and searches-for his being-ruined.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who like to sin also like to cause strife/trouble;
    and those who build fancy doors in their houses to show that they are very wealthy (OR, speak proudly) are inviting disaster.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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