complete verse (Psalm 53:2)

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)
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