Following are a number of back-translations of Romans 12:17:

• Uma: “If there are those who persecute us, don’t pay them back. Do what is good in the sight of all people.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “If someone does evil/bad to you don’t repay (him) with evil/bad. Do everything which is good in the sight of all people.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “If someone harms you, do not revenge. You just continue doing those actions that nobody can rebuke you for.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “If someone does evil to you, don’t take-revenge, but rather try to do what is good and right in the estimation of all people.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “Don’t repay the evil which is done to you. Earnestly endeavor that concerning what is good, that is what you will do.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)