Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 11:27:
- Kupsabiny: “The one who does good to others, will be blessed with goodness,
but he who seeks to do evil to others, that one meets with his own sin.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Whoever does good will be respected,
Whoever does evil,
evil will also happen to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “A man who desires good will-be-shown goodness/kindness, but a man who looks-for trouble he will-see it.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “The one who is doing good, good also is the opinion of his fellows/companions to him, but one who searches for problems, problems just the same are what will arrive-at him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “If you sincerely want to do what is right, people will respect you,
but if you are wanting to cause trouble, trouble is what you will get.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
