Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I rely on You my God.
Do not allow me to be ashamed
nor let my enemies triumph over me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I have put my trust in You!
Do not cause me to be ashamed.
Do not let my enemies defeat me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“LORD my God,
in you (sing.) I pray and trust.
Do- not -permit/allow that I will-be-put-to-shame
or my enemies rejoice because of my defeat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“And I depend on you alone. Request that you help me avoid shame. And don’t allow my enemies (lit. people who want to kill me) laughingly mock me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“my God, I put my heart on you.
Do not allow me to be caught in shame
or make my enemies to overpower me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu wangu, nakutumaini wewe,
unisaidie nisiaibike,
maadui wangu wasinidhihaki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I trust in you.
Do not allow my enemies to defeat me, with the result that I would be ashamed/ disgraced.
Do not allow my enemies to defeat/conquer me,
with the result that they would rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
