Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 28:15:
- Kupsabiny: “A king who is a sinner doesn’t care about a weak person
(he) is fierce like a hungry lion.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “An evil ruler who oppresses the weak
is frightening like a loudly roaring lion
or an attacking bear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A wicked man who rules-over the poor-ones is like a roaring lion or bear who looks for a victim.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The bad ruler who causes-hardship to the poor is like a growling lion and a wild animal called bear (loan oso).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Wicked people who mistreat poor people whom they rule
are as dangerous to them as a lion roaring at them or a bear springing up to attack them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
