Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not struggle because of wicked people
or being jealous of those doing wrong;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Don’t be annoyed at the wicked
Don’t envy those who do evil.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“[You (sing.)] do- not -be-angry at the wicked people/men,
nor be-jealous of those who do wrong/evil.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Don’t allow your thoughts to feel sad because of people who do wicked things. Don’t envy people who do sinful things,” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Do not worry because of people who are bad
or you desire people who do matters which are bad,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usisumbuke kwa sababu ya watenda mabaya,
usitamani kuwa kama vile waovu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Do not be bothered/ upset by what wicked people do.
Do not desire to have the things that people who do wrong/evil have,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
