complete verse (Psalm 124:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 124:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “if Jehovah did not stay on our side,
    when the people rose against us,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “If the LORD had not been on our side
    when people attacked us,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “‘If the LORD had- not -been-on- our (incl.) -side when the enemies attacked us (incl.),” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “If the LORD would not have stayed at our side,
    when people brought war to us,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “kama BWANA hakuwa katika upande wetu,
    maadui wakati wanapigana na sisi,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When our enemies attacked us,
    if Yahweh had not been fighting for us,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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