complete verse (Psalm 135:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah will show that his people are not guilty,
    and he will do mercy to his servants.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD does justice for His subjects.
    and is merciful to his servants.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For you (sing.) will-prove, LORD, that your (sing.) people who (are) your (sing.) servants have-no sin,
    and you (sing.) will-have-compassion/mercy on them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the LORD will judge his people that they are good,
    and he shows all his servants kindness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA atakuja kuwatetea watu wake,
    atakuja kuwahurumia watumishi wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you declare that we your people are innocent/ have not done things that are wrong,
    and you are merciful to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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