complete verse (Psalm 107:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Then He gave them over to do hard labor;
    they fell down and there was no one to help them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “So He caused them to do hard work,
    They stumbled and fell,
    There was no one to help them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “So he made-(it)-hard for them in their heavy labor.
    They fell-down but no-one helped them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Then God gave them very heavy work,
    and they fell down, and there was not a person who helped them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akawatumikisha kazi ngumu,
    wakaanguka chini, hakuwapo wa kuwasaidia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “That is why their bodies were worn out from hard labor;
    when they fell down, there was no one who would help them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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