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)
