Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 10:2:
- Kupsabiny: “Wealth gotten from/in (a) sinful/evil way, will not save/profit people,
but the way of righteousness saves/delivers.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Wealth gathered by dishonest dealings
will not do [you] any good,
but [your] life will be saved
by righteousness.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Wealth taken through a bad way can- not -give goodness/wellbeing, but a righteous living can-give goodness/wellbeing for-this can-save you (sing.) from death.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Wealth that is-gained by bad strategies, there-is-nothing that it gives-as-help, but righteousness/justice, it saves from death.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Money that you get by doing dishonest/wicked things will really not benefit you;
but by living righteously you will live for a long time/many years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
