complete verse (Proverbs 27:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 27:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “Another person ought to praise you
    and do not praise yourself.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Don’t praise yourself.
    Rather, allow others to praise you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Do- not -praise yourself; let the others praise you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Do not boast-about yourself (sing.), wait-for others to boast-about you (sing.).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “Do not praise yourself ; allow others to praise you.
    If someone else praises you, that is okay.” (Source: Translation for Translators)