Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 28:3:
- Kupsabiny: “If/when a poor person has come to rule and oppresses the poor,
it is like rain which levels the crops.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Wicked people who oppress the helpless
are like rain that destroys the harvest.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A poor man who oppresses his fellow poor (man) is like a heavy rain that destroys the plants.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The ruler who causes-hardship to the poor is like strong rain that ruins the crops.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “A poor person who oppresses other poor people
is like a very heavy/hard rain that destroys the crops, with the result that there is no food for people to eat.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
