Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 23:7:
- Kupsabiny: “It is like that because a person who cries over his things (is a miser), calls to you, ‘Come let us eat and drink,’ but in reality he hides a black stomach (envy) in him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “As for talking, he will say, "Please eat!"
But in his heart he is not saying that at all.
They are always thinking about the cost.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “For a man like that watches how much you (sing.) eat. He says, ‘Okay/Come-on, eat more.’ But in-fact/(surprise particle) what he said is not heartily/sincere.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “because he is thinking only about his expenses. Even though he says that you (sing.) should eat-and-eat yet it is not sincere (lit. hearted).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
