Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 28:8:
- Kupsabiny: “A person who has become rich through the things of other people,
his riches will be inherited/handed over to a person who is merciful to the poor.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Anyone who gathers money by charging high interest,
his property will go into the hands of those who help helpless.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) are-getting-rich by charging-high-interest of money, your (sing.) wealth will-go to a man who is helpful to the poor ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one who becomes-rich by a high percentage of his money, he will hand-over-control-of his wealth in-the-future to one-who-has-mercy-on the poor.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “When people become very rich by charging very high interest ,
their money will eventually go to someone who does kind things for the poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
