complete verse (Psalm 31:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For I have heard bad talks of many people;
    danger has surrounded me on every side;
    they are plotting to contend against me,
    to take my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I hear many rumors about me.
    I am being frightened on every hand.
    My enemies have set traps for me
    and are trying to kill me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I can-hear the whispering of many enemies.
    Wherever I go I (am) afraid,
    for they plan to-kill me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I hear the sound of murmuring from many people. Fear is stalking all around me. They look for ways to kill me, thinking to do away with my breath.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I hear many people who bring slander to me.
    The fear appears too me in all ways.
    My enemies plot,
    they desire to kill me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nasikia maneno ambayo wananisengenya,
    vya kutiisha vimenizunguka pande zote.
    Wanapanga kunitendea vibaya,
    wanataka kuniua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I have heard people slandering me, and they have caused me to become terrified.
    My enemies are making plans in order to kill me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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