complete verse (Proverbs 20:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 20:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “If a person rushes for an inheritance,
    he will suffer later.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Wealth that is easily obtained
    will not lead to prosperity.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “An inheritance which you (sing.) quickly gained/[lit. took] not in the right time can- not -give you (sing.) any-welfare/good at the end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “The inheritance that a person gets early, God will not bless (it) at its end.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • English: “If you very quickly take the property that your parents promise will be yours after they die,
    you will not receive any good/blessing from it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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