Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 7:8:

• Kupsabiny: “It is better for a person to carry something through to the end in victory when he has started it
  and perseverance is better than pride/boasting.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Finishing a task is far better than beginning a task.
  To exercise patience is better than to be proud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The end of a thing is better than its beginning. Being-patient-with-others is better than being-boastful.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)