complete verse (Psalm 109:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Instead of my love they accuse me,
    but I am a person of prayer.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I love them and have prayed for them.
    But they oppose me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-though I make-friends-together with them, they oppose me;
    but I pray for them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I love them, but they accuse me,
    but I pray for them to God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ambayo wananirudishia kwa upendo wangu ni kunishitaki,
    hata hivyo mimi nawaombea.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I show them that I want to be their friends and I pray for them,
    but instead of being kind to me, they say that
    I have done evil things.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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