Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 15:27:
- Kupsabiny: “A greedy person brings trouble to his family/home,
but a person who does not accept bribes is in a good position.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Income gained by doing evil work
brings trouble to a house.
Don’t take bribes and you will have a long life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who obtains wealth through a bad way brings difficulty to his household. A man who does- not -accept bribe(s) will-continue to live.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “One who is greedy-for wealth, he causes-to-exist problems in his family, but one who refuses/rejects a bribe will live.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family;
those who refuse to accept bribes will live for a long time.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
