Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“God in heaven looks down
on children of people
to see if there is anyone wise,
seeker of God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Are there any who have wisdom?
And are there any who seek for God?
— so thinking,
God looks down from heaven
upon the people [of the earth].” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“There in heaven God is-looking- upon people/men -(to see) if there-are any who understand the truth and (who) take-refuge/go-for-help in him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“God sees from heaven people on all the earth,
so that to see if there are any people who know God
or any people who are looking for God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kutoka mbinguni Mungu anawatazama watu,
ili aangalie kama yupo mmoja mwenye hekima,
ambaye anamtafuta Mungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“God looks down from heaven and sees humans; he looks to see if anyone is very wise, with the result that he seeks to know God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
