Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 20:19:
- Kupsabiny: “A gossiper/slanderer scatters words,
therefore, disassociate yourself from babbler/chatterbox.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “One who talks too much
is not able to keep a confidence.
So stay far away from those who talk too much.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The gossiper tells a secret, therefore stay-away from people who is like that.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “A habitual-gossip relates even what is secret, so do not (sing.) hang-around-with him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Those who go around telling gossip are always telling secrets to others;
so stay away from people who foolishly talk too much.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
