complete verse (Psalm 76:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 76:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He breaks the spirit of the rulers;
    he is feared by the kings of the earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He will pulverize the pride of the rulers.
    Seeing him, the kings of the earth will be afraid.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He humbles/[lit. brings-low] the proud leaders/[lit. heads];
    he is-feared by the kings of the earth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He breaks the pride of the leaders,
    kings of the earth fear him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anaondoa nguvu ya viongozi wakuu,
    anawatisha wafalme wakuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He humbles princes, and even causes great kings to be terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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