complete verse (Psalm 37:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:28:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah loves the righteous
    and he will not leave his faithful ones.
    They will be protected forever,
    but the grandchildren of the wicked will be removed;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For the LORD is one who loves truth,
    He will never abandon those who trust Him.
    He will always protect them.
    But the descendants of the wicked will be destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For the LORD loves justice
    and he does- not -forsake/abandon those (who are) faithful to him.
    He will-care-for them forever/[lit. until whenever],
    but the descendants of the wicked will-be-driven-out from the land of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “For God loves righteousness. He doesn’t discard people who are righteous toward him. Surely he always protects those people. But as for the offspring of wicked people, God casts them out.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the LORD loves people who do right well,
    and he will not leave his people who keep his word.
    He will keep them forever,
    but the children of the wick will be destroyed.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA anaupenda unyofu,
    hawaachi watakatifu wake.
    Anawalinda milele na milele,
    lakini watoto wa watenda dhambi watakuja kuangamizwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “That will happen because Yahweh likes to see people doing what is just,
    and he will never forsake righteous/ godly people.
    He will protect them forever;
    but he will get rid of the children of wicked people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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