complete verse (Psalm 73:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Their mouth speaks insults against God in heaven
    and their tongue walks on earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Having opened their mouths wide,
    they keep on talking about matters of heaven and earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They speak evil against God in heaven and to the people on the earth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They speak in their mouths said that, heaven is theirs,
    and they said in their tongues that the land belong to them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wanamtukana Mungu wa mbinguni,
    wanawatawala watu wote na maneno ya kiburi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They say evil things about God who is in heaven,
    and they talk boastfully/ proudly about things that they have done here on the earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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