complete verse (Psalm 118:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They surrounded me (on) all sides,
    but in the name of Jehovah I destroyed them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They had almost surrounded me from every side,
    but in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It is) true that they surrounded me,
    but I defeated them by-means-of the power of the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Yes, they surrounded me, and brought war,
    but I defeated them in the names of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Walinizunguka kotekote,
    lakini katika jina la BWANA niliwafukuza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They completely surrounded me,
    but I defeated them all by the power of Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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