complete verse (Proverbs 9:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 9:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “Wisdom has built (his/its) house and (it) leans on (is supported by) seven pillars.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Wisdom has built her house.
    Moreover, it has seven pillars.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Wisdom is like a man who built a big and beautiful house.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Wiseness, it-can-be-compared to a person who built/set-up his/her (pronouns throughout are gender-neutral) house and set-upright its seven posts.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)