Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 12:20:
- Kupsabiny: “People who make conspiracy plots love to cover the eyes of people (make people not see),
but happy is a person who brings peace.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “The hearts of the wicked
are always full of evil thoughts,
but good thoughts will bring rejoicing.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Cheating is in the heart of a man who plans bad, but joy is in the heart of a man who plans good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Tricks/Deception is what exists in the mind of one-who-plans evil, but happiness is what exists in/with one-who-causes-there-to-be harmony.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who plan to do what is evil are always wanting to deceive others,
but things will go well for those who plan to do good things.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
