Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 21:15:
- Kupsabiny: “If/When justice/truth is done, it makes the righteous people happy,
but (it) threatens/terrifies sinners.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “When justice takes place the righteous rejoice.
and the wicked tremble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “If justice will-prevail, the righteous rejoice, but the evil-ones are nervous/worried.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Those who are doing what is right are made-happy when justice is put-forth (i.e. accomplished), but sinners are afraid.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “Good/Righteous people are happy when they see others do what is just/fair,
but those who do what is evil are terrified when they think about what may happen to them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
