complete verse (Proverbs 22:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 22:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is better for a person to get a good name/reputation than riches.
    A good character/way of life beats/defeats riches/wealth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “It is better to choose [a good] name
    than [to choose] wealth and prosperity.
    To live being respected is better
    than [to live] having silver and gold.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “(It is) better to choose a good reputation than great/[lit. many wealth]. The respect of the people to you (sing.) is more precious than gold and silver.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “A person’s honor/reputation is more-valuable than silver and gold.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Having a good reputation/Being honored by people is better than having a lot of money;
    being well respected is better than having plenty of gold or silver.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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