Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 14:21:
- Kupsabiny: “Whoever looks down/despises his neighbor, is evil,
and/but the one who helps/is generous to the poor, will be blessed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “To despise anyone is a sin,
Those who help the helpless
will be blessed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Sinner is a man who despises his poor fellowmen, but blessed is a man who is good to the poor.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one who mocks/belittles his poor neighbor(s) sins, but the one who shows-mercy/kindness to them is fortunate.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “It is sinful to despise your poor neighbors;
God is pleased with those who do kind things for the poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
