complete verse (Psalm 78:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:34:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “After God killed them, they were seeking Him;
    they were turning to him quickly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When God killed their people,
    at that time they would look back at His place.
    Having come back to God’s place,
    they trusted Him from their inmost hearts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When he killed some of them, the-(ones) remaining took-refuge to him and repented, who really were-desiring him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “After when God killed some of them,
    some came to believe him in their hearts again.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu wakati anawaua baadhi,
    ambao walibaki wakamtafuta,
    wakamrudia Mungu na moyo wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When God caused some of them to die, the others turned to God;
    they repented and earnestly asked God to save them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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