complete verse (Psalm 140:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I know that Jehovah gives righteous judgment to poor people,
    and he protects the goals of needy people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, I know that You take sides
    with those caught by trouble
    and who do not have enough,
    and You give them justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, I know that you (sing.) protect the rights of the lowly-ones;
    you (sing.) give the poor/needy justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I know that the LORD judges the poor in a good way,
    and he cares for people who are suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ninajua kuwa BWANA Mungu,
    anawatetea wadhaifu mahakamani,
    maskini anawatetea kwa haki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I know that you defend those who are oppressed,
    and that you do what is just/ fair for those who are needy/poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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