Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“When he is being judged, let him be found guilty,
and his prayers oppose him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“When his judgment takes place,
may he be pronounced guilty.
May his prayers be counted as sins.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“When he is-judged, may-it-be that (it) will-come-out that he has sin.
And may-it-be that his prayer be-considered a sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“When his case is taken to court, let him be guilty,
would you (sing.) count his prayer to be sin.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Pale mahakamani ashindwe,
kujitetea kwake kuwe dhambi nyingine.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“And cause that when the trial ends, the judge will declare that he is guilty, and that even his prayer will be considered to be a sin.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
