complete verse (Psalm 74:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 74:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Why are you returning your right hand?
    Release it from your chest and destroy them!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Why have you tied your hands?
    Untie your hands and destroy them!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Why have- you (sing.) still not -punished them?
    (It is) like you (sing.) just hid your (sing.) hands.
    Destroy them now!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Why do you reject to help us with your right hand?
    Why do you not beating them with your hand?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mbona hutusaidii?
    Mbona huunyoshi mkono wako?
    Wokovu wa Mungu upo kutoka zamani” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Why do you refuse to help us?
    Why do you keep your hand inside your cloak instead of using it to destroy our enemies?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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