complete verse (Psalm 118:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “People of all races surrounded me,
    but in the name of Jehovah I destroyed them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “All the nations surrounded me,
    but by the LORD’s name I destroyed them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I am-surrounded by many nations that (are) my enemies,
    but I defeated them by-means-of the power of the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though when all the nations surrounded me,
    I defeat them in the names of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Makabila yote yalinizunguka,
    lakini katika jina la BWANA niliwafukuza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Armies of many nations surrounded me, but Yahweh enabled me to defeat them by his power.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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