Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 3:18:

• Kankanaey: “because there-will-come-to-be thorns and all kinds of bad weeds and you will eat from plants that just grow.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “It will bear thorns and nettles for you. Nevertheless you will still get to eat grain and green vegetables.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “From the land will-grow thorny plants, and you (sing.) will-eat what have-been-planted in the field.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Thornbushes and thistle plants and other weeds will grow and prevent what you have planted from growing. And for food, you will have to eat things that just grow in your fields.” (Source: Translation for Translators)