complete verse (Proverbs 21:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 21:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “God loves that truth/right is done to/for him,
    rather than when sacrifices are burned to/for him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Doing what is right and good
    is more pleasing to the Lord
    than the offerings that we sacrifice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD is more pleased if a man will-do right and just than him offering sacrifices.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “God is more pleased with (one’s) doing what is right than with (one’s) making-offerings/sacrifices.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Doing what is right and fair is more acceptable to Yahweh
    than bringing sacrifices to him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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