complete verse (Psalm 38:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My friends and colleagues are avoiding me because of my wounds;
    my relatives have stayed away from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My friends and in-laws fearing my disease
    have been staying far away,
    Even my immediate family no longer comes close.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My friends and companions avoid me because of my illness.
    Even my blood-relatives walk-away from me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “My neighbors and close friends, they stay far away from me. Even the people in my own house keep away from me, because they don’t want to catch my illness.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My friends reject me because of my wounds,
    people who live near to me stay away from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Rafiki zangu na wenzangu wananikwepa,
    kwa sababu ya ugonjwa wangu.
    Majirani zangu wamesimama mbali.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My friends and neighbors stay away from me because of my sores;
    even my own family stays away from me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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