complete verse (Proverbs 6:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 6:31:

  • Kupsabiny: “Or/But if he is caught stealing, he will pay seven times those things he stole, even if all his things/goods he has in his house may be taken/swept.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “However, when he is caught
    he will have to pay seven times more.
    He will have to repay
    even if it costs all that he has.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But if he is caught, he will-have-to-pay seven times of what he stole, and all his properties will-be-finished-up/will-be-gone.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “But if he-is-found-out (lit. reached), he will nevertheless pay seven times the value of what he stole or he will give all that he has.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments