complete verse (Psalm 129:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 129:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All who hate Zion
    let them be sent back shamefully.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May all the enemies of Zion be shamed
    and may they withdraw.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that all who hold-a-grudge against Zion flee in shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “May you let all people who hate the people of Zion,
    to go back in shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wafedheheshwe na kurudishwa nyuma,
    wote ambao wanauchukia mji wa katika Sayuni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I wish/hope that all those who hate Jerusalem/ Israel will be ashamed because of being defeated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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