complete verse (Psalm 44:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:25:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “We have been brought down up to the dust;
    Our bodies are stuck to the soil.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “We have become all messed up in the dust.
    Our bodies are stuck in the mud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “We (excl.) have-fallen to/on the ground and can- not -rise-up anymore.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “It is like we have fallen to the ground, and others step on us like dust.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “We are push down to the ground
    and our faces stay on the dust.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Tumeangukia chini penye udongo,
    miili yetu inalala penye vumbi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “We are pushed down to the ground and we cannot get up.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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