complete verse (Proverbs 20:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 20:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is not good for a person to rush when he promises God something,
    because he may come to cry over it later.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Before you dedicate anything to God,
    think it over carefully,
    Otherwise, later on you may have to regret it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “(It is) dangerous if you (sing.) quickly promise that you (sing.) are going to offer a thing to the LORD. You (sing.) should think first before you (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “It is difficult for one who promises a thing to God and he does not think-about-it first.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “You should think carefully before you solemnly promise to dedicate something to God,
    because later you might be sorry you have promised to do it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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