Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:20:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“There should be the payments from Jehovah on those opposing me,
to those who speak evils about me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“May the LORD reward in this way
those who accuse me and speak evil of me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“LORD, may-it-be that that is what you punish to those (who) accuse and speak-evil of me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Would the LORD strike my enemies in this way,
who talked badly about me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, uwalipe hayo ambao wananishitaki,
ambao wananisemea mabaya mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh, I want you to punish all my enemies that way, those who say evil things about me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
