complete verse (Psalm 89:45)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:45:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have lessened the days of his youth;
    you have covered him with a shameful covering.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have shortened his days as a young man,
    You have covered him with shame.
    Interlude” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You then caused- him -to-be-old;
    and you (sing.) have-put- him -to-shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You took away the power of his youth,
    and you covered him with shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Umemzeesha wakati kijana,
    umemwaibisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have caused him to look old when he is still young
    and caused him to be very shamed/ disgraced.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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