complete verse (Proverbs 21:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 21:28:

  • Kupsabiny: “A person who ties words (makes false accusations) in the council/court is hated/refused,
    and the person who tells the truth is loved/accepted.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “No one will listen to a person who gives false witness,
    But, everyone loves the words spoken with integrity
    (having done their conscience).” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “A lying witness is no-longer allowed-to-speak, but a witness who tells the truth will-be-allowed/[lit. keep-going/continue] to-speak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “A lying witness will-be-caused-to-stop, but the one who listens properly, then speaks, will-be-believed.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Those who tell lies in court will be punished;
    no one stops/silences witnesses who say what is truthful/reliable.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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